Virginia Shapard

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Georgia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Shapard39,451
Opponents47,078
1
Elections run

Virginia Shapard, a Democratic politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Georgia's District 6 to Newton Leroy Gingrich, receiving 39,451 votes (45.59%).

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How many votes has Virginia Shapard received?

Virginia Shapard has received 39,451 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Virginia Shapard’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseGeorgiaLost39,45145.59%Newton Leroy Gingrich
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