James J. McGrath

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Liberty
On the ballot
1930
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McGrath723
Opponents2.2M
1
Elections run

James J. McGrath, a Liberty politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1930 U.S. Senate election in Illinois to J. Hamilton Lewis, receiving 723 votes (0.03%).

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How many votes has James J. McGrath received?

James J. McGrath has received 723 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James J. McGrath’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1930U.S. SenateIllinoisLost7230.03%J. Hamilton Lewis
Ruth H. McCormick

Lottie H. O'Neill

George Koop

Freeman Thompson

Louis Warner

Ernest Stout

Frank L. Smith
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