James P Maher, U.S. House candidate

James P Maher

U.S. House candidate
Born
November 3, 1865
Died
July 31, 1946
Age at death
80
Home state
New York
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Maher15,395
Opponents21,592
1
Elections run

James P Maher (1865–1946), a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in New York's District 3 to Otto Foelker, receiving 15,395 votes (41.62%).

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How many votes has James P Maher received?

James P Maher has received 15,395 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James P Maher’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseNew YorkLost15,39541.62%Otto Foelker
Hill

Harry Colton

Preston E Terry
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