James M. Mead, Gubernatorial candidate

James M. Mead

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mead2.1M
Opponents2.8M
1
Elections run

James M. Mead, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 governor election in New York to Thomas E. Dewey, receiving 2,138,482 votes (43.08%).

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How many votes has James M. Mead received?

James M. Mead has received 2,138,482 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James M. Mead’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946GovernorNew YorkLost2,138,48243.08%Thomas E. Dewey
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