Robert Holcomb

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Holcomb58,286
Opponents94,840
1
Elections run

Robert Holcomb, a Republican politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 7 to Carl D. Perkins, receiving 58,286 votes (38.06%).

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How many votes has Robert Holcomb received?

Robert Holcomb has received 58,286 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert Holcomb’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseKentuckyLost58,28638.06%Carl D. Perkins
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