Virgil R. Grunkmeyer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Grunkmeyer44,527
Opponents85,973
1
Elections run

Virgil R. Grunkmeyer, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 18 to Robert H. Michel, receiving 44,527 votes (34.12%).

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How many votes has Virgil R. Grunkmeyer received?

Virgil R. Grunkmeyer has received 44,527 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Virgil R. Grunkmeyer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseIllinoisLost44,52734.12%Robert H. Michel
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