Richard Putman

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Putman4,653
Opponents2.1M
1
Elections run

Richard Putman, a Libertarian politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. Senate election in Minnesota to Rudy Boschwitz, receiving 4,653 votes (0.23%).

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How many votes has Richard Putman received?

Richard Putman has received 4,653 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard Putman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. SenateMinnesotaLost4,6530.23%Rudy Boschwitz
Joan Anderson Growe

Eleanor Garcia

Jeffrey M. Miller
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