Ruth R. Hooper

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hooper14,041
Opponents80,056
1
Elections run

Ruth R. Hooper, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 7 to Cardiss Collins, receiving 14,041 votes (14.92%).

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How many votes has Ruth R. Hooper received?

Ruth R. Hooper has received 14,041 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ruth R. Hooper’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseIllinoisLost14,04114.92%Cardiss Collins
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