Robert J. Burnside

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burnside10,267
Opponents194,788
1
Elections run

Robert J. Burnside, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in California's District 4 to Vic Fazio, receiving 10,267 votes (5.01%).

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How many votes has Robert J. Burnside received?

Robert J. Burnside has received 10,267 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert J. Burnside’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost10,2675.01%Vic Fazio
Albert Dehr
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