James Murphy

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
communist
On the ballot
1934
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Murphy874
Opponents117,676
1
Elections run

James Murphy, a Communist politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1934 U.S. House election in Washington's District 1 to Marion Zioncheck, receiving 874 votes (0.74%).

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How many votes has James Murphy received?

James Murphy has received 874 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Murphy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1934U.S. HouseWashingtonLost8740.74%Marion Zioncheck
Bert C Ross

Cecil R Fuller

Tillman K Garrison
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