Russell T. Schaffer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Maryland
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schaffer32,074
Opponents102,293
1
Elections run

Russell T. Schaffer, a Republican politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 3 to Barbara A. Mikulski, receiving 32,074 votes (23.87%).

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How many votes has Russell T. Schaffer received?

Russell T. Schaffer has received 32,074 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Russell T. Schaffer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseMarylandLost32,07423.87%Barbara A. Mikulski
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