Edward M. Donahue

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Donahue115,614
Opponents117,316
1
Elections run

Edward M. Donahue, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 5 to William R. Ratchford, receiving 115,614 votes (49.63%).

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How many votes has Edward M. Donahue received?

Edward M. Donahue has received 115,614 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward M. Donahue’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseConnecticutLost115,61449.63%William R. Ratchford
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