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Ruth C. Braver

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Braver57,809
Opponents153,330
1
Elections run

Ruth C. Braver, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 10 to John Edward Porter, receiving 57,809 votes (27.38%).

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How many votes has Ruth C. Braver received?

Ruth C. Braver has received 57,809 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ruth C. Braver’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseIllinoisLost57,80927.38%John Edward Porter
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