Robert L. Wheat

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1994
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wheat1,918
Opponents155,460
1
Elections run

Robert L. Wheat, an Independent politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1994 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 6 to Henry J. Hyde, receiving 1,918 votes (1.22%).

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How many votes has Robert L. Wheat received?

Robert L. Wheat has received 1,918 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert L. Wheat’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1994U.S. HouseIllinoisLost1,9181.22%Henry J. Hyde
Tom Berry

Robert L. Hogan
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.