James W Lafferty

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lafferty3,271
Opponents66,881
1
Elections run

James W Lafferty, a Socialist politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 2 to James Mann, receiving 3,271 votes (4.66%).

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How many votes has James W Lafferty received?

James W Lafferty has received 3,271 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James W Lafferty’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseIllinoisLost3,2714.66%James Mann
Philip H Treacy
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