DemocratNo state or federal office heldLost the 1988 general
Howard Shakespeare
Ran in 1 election in 1988.
- Last margin
- −24.7
- Lost 1988
- Elections
- 1
- 1988
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Shakespeare has run
Margin: how far Shakespeare finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | U.S. House, PA-23 | General | Lost | William Clinger (R), William Smolik (I) | 37.3% | R+24.7 | $108.1K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Shakespeare’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1987–88
- $108.1K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1988Updated Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
Who Shakespeare has run against
- William Clinger (R) · 1988 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Shakespeare
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H4PA23016
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC