James M. Curley, U.S. Senate candidate

James M. Curley

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
November 20, 1874
Died
November 12, 1958
Age at death
83
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Curley739,751
Opponents1.1M
1
Elections run

James M. Curley (1874–1958), a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts to Henry Cabot Lodge Jr., receiving 739,751 votes (41.02%).

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How many votes has James M. Curley received?

James M. Curley has received 739,751 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James M. Curley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateMassachusettsLost739,75141.02%Henry Cabot Lodge Jr.
Thomas C. O'Brien

Alonzo B. Cook

Guy M. Gray

Albert S. Coolidge

Moses H. Gulesian

Ernest L. Dodge

Charles Flaherty

Wilbur D. Moon
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