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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Zilke17,845
Opponents98,524
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Elections run
Walter F. Zilke, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 8 to Daniel D. Rostenkowski, receiving 17,845 votes (15.33%).
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How many votes has Walter F. Zilke received?
Walter F. Zilke has received 17,845 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. HouseIllinois | Lost | 17,84515.33% | Daniel D. Rostenkowski |
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