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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gates84,137
Opponents144,513
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Elections run
Robert D Gates, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 13 to R. Lawrence Coughlin, receiving 84,137 votes (36.8%).
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How many votes has Robert D Gates received?
Robert D Gates has received 84,137 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | U.S. HousePennsylvania | Lost | 84,13736.8% | R. Lawrence Coughlin John S Matthews |
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