James B Downey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Downey49,798
Opponents67,495
1
Elections run

James B Downey, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in New York's District 44 to John Butler, receiving 49,798 votes (38.02%).

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How many votes has James B Downey received?

James B Downey has received 49,798 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James B Downey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HouseNew YorkLost49,79838.02%John Butler
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