William J. Wagener

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wagener7,700
Opponents156,814
1
Elections run

William J. Wagener, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in California's District 26 to John H. Rousselot, receiving 7,700 votes (4.68%).

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How many votes has William J. Wagener received?

William J. Wagener has received 7,700 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William J. Wagener’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost7,7004.68%John H. Rousselot
Joseph Louis Lisoni
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