James Gelvin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
labor
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gelvin1,284
Opponents153,387
1
Elections run

James Gelvin, a Labor politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 18 to Douglas Walgren, receiving 1,284 votes (0.83%).

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How many votes has James Gelvin received?

James Gelvin has received 1,284 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Gelvin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost1,2840.83%Douglas Walgren
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