Robert Lucas is an American citizen who decided to run for the Republican party who was (in spite of the party's insistence that he withdraw before the primary)the party's 2004 nominee to challenge the long-term incumbent Democratic U.S. Rep. Sherrod Brown, who had served since 1992. He lost the general election decisively, receiving only one-third the votes.
In 2004 Lucas was a resident of Akron, Ohio. A first - and last- time candidate, he was employed at a telemarketing company.
Republican party primary election results:
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Lucas | 15,900 | 59 |
| Joe Ortega | 11,193 | 41 |
General election results:
| Candidate | Votes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Lucas | 95,025 | 33 |
| Sherrod Brown | 196,139 | 67 |
See also:
- Election Results, U.S. Representative from Ohio, 13th District
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