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Thomas J. Porter

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Porter68,597
Opponents149,856
1
Elections run

Thomas J. Porter, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 2 to Willis D. Gradison Jr., receiving 68,597 votes (31.4%).

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How many votes has Thomas J. Porter received?

Thomas J. Porter has received 68,597 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas J. Porter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseOhioLost68,59731.4%Willis D. Gradison Jr.
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