Robert E. Washington

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Washington41,464
Opponents79,381
1
Elections run

Robert E. Washington, a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 2 to G. William Whitehurst, receiving 41,464 votes (34.31%).

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How many votes has Robert E. Washington received?

Robert E. Washington has received 41,464 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert E. Washington’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseVirginiaLost41,46434.31%G. William Whitehurst
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