Robert R. Burke

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Burke37,893
Opponents117,558
1
Elections run

Robert R. Burke, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 1 to Thomas M. Foglietta, receiving 37,893 votes (24.38%).

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How many votes has Robert R. Burke received?

Robert R. Burke has received 37,893 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert R. Burke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost37,89324.38%Thomas M. Foglietta
Michael O. Myers

Geoffrey Steinberg

Shaheed Abdul Haqq
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