J Watts Kearney

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Kentucky
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1878
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kearney7,492
Opponents15,006
1
Elections run

J Watts Kearney, a Democratic politician from Kentucky, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1878 U.S. House election in Kentucky's District 5 to Albert Willis, receiving 7,492 votes (33.3%).

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How many votes has J Watts Kearney received?

J Watts Kearney has received 7,492 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

J Watts Kearney’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1878U.S. HouseKentuckyLost7,49233.3%Albert Willis
W D Scott

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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.