James A McLaughlin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1954
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLaughlin49,063
Opponents61,355
1
Elections run

James A McLaughlin, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1954 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Paul Cunningham, receiving 49,063 votes (44.43%).

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How many votes has James A McLaughlin received?

James A McLaughlin has received 49,063 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James A McLaughlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1954U.S. HouseIowaLost49,06344.43%Paul Cunningham
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