Edward McManus

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McManus592,063
Opponents645,026
1
Elections run

Edward McManus, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 governor election in Iowa to Norman A. Erbe, receiving 592,063 votes (47.86%).

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How many votes has Edward McManus received?

Edward McManus has received 592,063 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward McManus’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960GovernorIowaLost592,06347.86%Norman A. Erbe
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