James B. Donovan, U.S. Senate candidate

James B. Donovan

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
December 15, 1898
Died
April 6, 1987
Age at death
88
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Donovan2.3M
Opponents3.4M
1
Elections run

James B. Donovan (1898–1987), a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. Senate election in New York to Jacob K. Javits, receiving 2,289,323 votes (40.14%).

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How many votes has James B. Donovan received?

James B. Donovan has received 2,289,323 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James B. Donovan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962U.S. SenateNew YorkLost2,289,32340.14%Jacob K. Javits
Kieran O'Doherty

Carl Feingold

Stephen Emery
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