James O. McManus

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McManus141,311
Opponents173,847
1
Elections run

James O. McManus, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to Peter G. Gerry, receiving 141,311 votes (44.84%).

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How many votes has James O. McManus received?

James O. McManus has received 141,311 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James O. McManus’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost141,31144.84%Peter G. Gerry
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