James T McKinstry

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1960
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McKinstry96,337
Opponents98,227
1
Elections run

James T McKinstry, a Republican politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1960 U.S. House election in Delaware's at-large district to Harris McDowell, receiving 96,337 votes (49.51%).

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How many votes has James T McKinstry received?

James T McKinstry has received 96,337 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James T McKinstry’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1960U.S. HouseDelawareLost96,33749.51%Harris McDowell
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