Thomas Richard Rippon

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rippon53,613
Opponents79,234
1
Elections run

Thomas Richard Rippon, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 17 to Allen Ertel, receiving 53,613 votes (40.36%).

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How many votes has Thomas Richard Rippon received?

Thomas Richard Rippon has received 53,613 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Richard Rippon’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost53,61340.36%Allen Ertel
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