Thomas Rudbeck

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Independent
On the ballot
2018
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rudbeck17,365
Opponents240,520
1
Elections run

Thomas Rudbeck, an Independent politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2018 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 1 to Bobby L. Rush, receiving 17,365 votes (6.73%).

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How many votes has Thomas Rudbeck received?

Thomas Rudbeck has received 17,365 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas Rudbeck’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2018U.S. HouseIllinoisLost17,3656.73%Bobby L. Rush
Jimmy Lee Tillman II
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.