Thomas P. Bernhardt

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bernhardt2,215
Opponents80,118
1
Elections run

Thomas P. Bernhardt, a Libertarian politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Texas's District 18 to Mickey Leland, receiving 2,215 votes (2.69%).

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How many votes has Thomas P. Bernhardt received?

Thomas P. Bernhardt has received 2,215 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas P. Bernhardt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseTexasLost2,2152.69%Mickey Leland
C. Leon Pickett
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