James Manahan, U.S. House candidate

James Manahan

U.S. House candidate
Born
March 12, 1866
Died
January 8, 1932
Age at death
65
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Manahan14,466
Opponents17,010
1
Elections run

James Manahan (1866–1932), a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in Nebraska's District 1 to Elmer Burkett, receiving 14,466 votes (45.96%).

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How many votes has James Manahan received?

James Manahan has received 14,466 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Manahan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseNebraskaLost14,46645.96%Elmer Burkett
Fred Herman
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