Thomas J. DeFazio

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
DeFazio22,383
Opponents82,873
1
Elections run

Thomas J. DeFazio, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 8 to Daniel D. Rostenkowski, receiving 22,383 votes (21.27%).

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How many votes has Thomas J. DeFazio received?

Thomas J. DeFazio has received 22,383 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas J. DeFazio’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIllinoisLost22,38321.27%Daniel D. Rostenkowski
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