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John Geranios

Republican

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-05-1996 Republican AD-43 49260 Loss
 

Candidate Biography:

Born: 1963
University: University of Southern California (Doctorate in Policy and Organization)

CLOSE CONTEST: Geranios narrowly lost the election in the 1996 General election when he was defeated by Scott Wildman by 192 votes (0.2%). Wildman wasn't officially declared the winner until November 23.