Tom Harkin
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- November 19, 1939
- Current age
- 86
- Home state
- Iowa
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1972
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harkin87,937
Opponents108,596
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Elections run
Tom Harkin, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to William Scherle, receiving 87,937 votes (44.74%).
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How many votes has Tom Harkin received?
Tom Harkin has received 87,937 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | U.S. HouseIowa | Lost | 87,93744.74% | William Scherle |
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