Ruth Swayze

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1966
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swayze35,486
Opponents90,488
1
Elections run

Ruth Swayze, a Republican politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1966 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 13 to Cornelius Gallagher, receiving 35,486 votes (28.17%).

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How many votes has Ruth Swayze received?

Ruth Swayze has received 35,486 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ruth Swayze’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1966U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost35,48628.17%Cornelius Gallagher
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