Sam Hardage

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Kansas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hardage339,356
Opponents405,772
1
Elections run

Sam Hardage, a Republican politician from Kansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 governor election in Kansas to John W. Carlin, receiving 339,356 votes (44.5%).

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How many votes has Sam Hardage received?

Sam Hardage has received 339,356 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Sam Hardage’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982GovernorKansasLost339,35644.5%John W. Carlin
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