RepublicanNo state or federal office heldLost the 1980 general
John T. Anderson
Ran in 2 elections between 1978 and 1980.
- Last margin
- −0.9
- Lost 1980
- Elections
- 2
- 1978–1980
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Anderson has run
Margin: how far Anderson finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. House, IL-24 | General | Lost | Paul Simon (D), James H. Barrett (CST) | 48.3% | D+0.9 | $43.4K |
| 1978 | U.S. House, IL-24 | General | Lost | Paul Simon (D) | 34.4% | D+31.3 | — |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Anderson’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1979–80
- $43.4K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1980Updated Nov 9, 2026, 2:59 AM ET
Who Anderson has run against
- Paul Simon (D) · 1980 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Anderson
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H8IL24041
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC