James M Underwood

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Underwood44,528
Opponents61,470
1
Elections run

James M Underwood, a Republican politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 28 to Augustine Kelley, receiving 44,528 votes (42.01%).

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How many votes has James M Underwood received?

James M Underwood has received 44,528 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James M Underwood’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost44,52842.01%Augustine Kelley
A F Daughenbaugh

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