James Edward McNamara

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1972
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McNamara58,334
Opponents216,453
1
Elections run

James Edward McNamara, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1972 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 11 to Philip E. Ruppe, receiving 58,334 votes (21.23%).

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How many votes has James Edward McNamara received?

James Edward McNamara has received 58,334 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Edward McNamara’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1972U.S. HouseMichiganLost58,33421.23%Philip E. Ruppe
James P Hoy
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