James C. Murtagh

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1924
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Murtagh226,850
Opponents604,624
1
Elections run

James C. Murtagh, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1924 governor election in Iowa to John Hammill, receiving 226,850 votes (27.28%).

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How many votes has James C. Murtagh received?

James C. Murtagh has received 226,850 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James C. Murtagh’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1924GovernorIowaLost226,85027.28%John Hammill
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