Robert A. Cleland

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cleland28,990
Opponents87,530
1
Elections run

Robert A. Cleland, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 10 to John Edward Porter, receiving 28,990 votes (24.88%).

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How many votes has Robert A. Cleland received?

Robert A. Cleland has received 28,990 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert A. Cleland’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIllinoisLost28,99024.88%John Edward Porter
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