James P Geelan

U.S. House candidate
Born
August 11, 1901
Died
August 10, 1982
Age at death
80
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Geelan53,404
Opponents76,408
1
Elections run

James P Geelan (1901–1982), a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 3 to Ellsworth Foote, receiving 53,404 votes (41.14%).

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How many votes has James P Geelan received?

James P Geelan has received 53,404 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James P Geelan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HouseConnecticutLost53,40441.14%Ellsworth Foote
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