James E Oconnell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Oconnell60,410
Opponents77,769
1
Elections run

James E Oconnell, a Democratic politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 2 to William Hess, receiving 60,410 votes (43.72%).

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How many votes has James E Oconnell received?

James E Oconnell has received 60,410 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James E Oconnell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseOhioLost60,41043.72%William Hess
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