Richard W. Wilson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
populist
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wilson2,144
Opponents137,472
1
Elections run

Richard W. Wilson, a Populist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 20 to Joseph M. Gaydos, receiving 2,144 votes (1.54%).

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How many votes has Richard W. Wilson received?

Richard W. Wilson has received 2,144 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Richard W. Wilson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost2,1441.54%Joseph M. Gaydos
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