Tom Goonan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Goonan1,292
Opponents183,400
1
Elections run

Tom Goonan, a Libertarian politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in New York's District 26 to Benjamin A. Gilman, receiving 1,292 votes (0.7%).

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How many votes has Tom Goonan received?

Tom Goonan has received 1,292 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Tom Goonan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseNew YorkLost1,2920.7%Benjamin A. Gilman
Eugene R. Victor

Edmond W. Farrell
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