William R. Schaeffer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
conservative
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Schaeffer10,708
Opponents128,929
1
Elections run

William R. Schaeffer, a Conservative politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New York's District 26 to Benjamin A. Gilman, receiving 10,708 votes (7.67%).

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How many votes has William R. Schaeffer received?

William R. Schaeffer has received 10,708 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William R. Schaeffer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseNew YorkLost10,7087.67%Benjamin A. Gilman
Charles Emmet Holbrook
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