Arthur Leo Hennessy Jr.

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.51,464
Opponents78,159
1
Elections run

Arthur Leo Hennessy Jr., a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 8 to Edward Biester, receiving 51,464 votes (39.7%).

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How many votes has Arthur Leo Hennessy Jr. received?

Arthur Leo Hennessy Jr. has received 51,464 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Arthur Leo Hennessy Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost51,46439.7%Edward Biester
John Moore
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