Robert B. Ostrom

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ostrom67,176
Opponents126,792
1
Elections run

Robert B. Ostrom, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 5 to Steny H. Hoyer, receiving 67,176 votes (34.63%).

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How many votes has Robert B. Ostrom received?

Robert B. Ostrom has received 67,176 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert B. Ostrom’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998U.S. HouseMarylandLost67,17634.63%Steny H. Hoyer
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