Robert P. Whelan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Whelan20,508
Opponents51,823
1
Elections run

Robert P. Whelan, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New York's District 15 to Leo C. Zeferetti, receiving 20,508 votes (28.35%).

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How many votes has Robert P. Whelan received?

Robert P. Whelan has received 20,508 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert P. Whelan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseNew YorkLost20,50828.35%Leo C. Zeferetti
Ronald Seminara
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