James A McCarthy

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McCarthy779
Opponents19,320
1
Elections run

James A McCarthy, a Socialist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 31 to James Burke, receiving 779 votes (3.88%).

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How many votes has James A McCarthy received?

James A McCarthy has received 779 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James A McCarthy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost7793.88%James Burke
Alcorn

J Baker Stewart

J Udick
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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.