James P Gaffney

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gaffney33,765
Opponents47,031
1
Elections run

James P Gaffney, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 1 to Thomas Martin, receiving 33,765 votes (41.79%).

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How many votes has James P Gaffney received?

James P Gaffney has received 33,765 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James P Gaffney’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. HouseIowaLost33,76541.79%Thomas Martin
Herman O Hansen
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