James O. McManus

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McManus98,741
Opponents139,407
1
Elections run

James O. McManus, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 governor election in Rhode Island to J. Howard McGrath, receiving 98,741 votes (41.46%).

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How many votes has James O. McManus received?

James O. McManus has received 98,741 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James O. McManus’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942GovernorRhode IslandLost98,74141.46%J. Howard McGrath
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