James V. Guffey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Guffey29,533
Opponents122,869
1
Elections run

James V. Guffey, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in South Dakota's District 1 to Larry Pressler, receiving 29,533 votes (19.38%).

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How many votes has James V. Guffey received?

James V. Guffey has received 29,533 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James V. Guffey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseSouth DakotaLost29,53319.38%Larry Pressler
Donald Stevens
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