LibertarianNo state or federal office heldLost the 1980 general
William J. "bj" Wagener
Ran in 1 election in 1980.
- Last margin
- −66.3
- Lost 1980
- Elections
- 1
- 1980
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Wagener has run
Margin: how far Wagener finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | U.S. House, CA-26 | General | Lost | John H. Rousselot (R), Joseph Louis Lisoni (D) | 4.7% | −66.3 | $1.1K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Wagener’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1979–80
- $1.1K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1980Updated Nov 9, 2026, 2:59 AM ET
Who Wagener has run against
- John H. Rousselot (R) · 1980 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Wagener
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H0CA26020
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC