Edward J Devitt, U.S. House candidate

Edward J Devitt

U.S. House candidate
Born
May 5, 1911
Died
March 2, 1992
Age at death
80
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1948
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Devitt53,574
Opponents78,476
1
Elections run

Edward J Devitt (1911–1992), a Republican politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1948 U.S. House election in Minnesota's District 4 to Eugene McCarthy, receiving 53,574 votes (40.57%).

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How many votes has Edward J Devitt received?

Edward J Devitt has received 53,574 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward J Devitt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1948U.S. HouseMinnesotaLost53,57440.57%Eugene McCarthy
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