Jay Townsend

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
2010
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Townsend1.5M
Opponents3.1M
1
Elections run

Jay Townsend, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2010 U.S. Senate election in New York to Charles E. Schumer, receiving 1,480,423 votes (31.08%).

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How many votes has Jay Townsend received?

Jay Townsend has received 1,480,423 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jay Townsend’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2010U.S. SenateNew YorkLost1,480,42331.08%Charles E. Schumer
Colia Clark

Randy A. Credico
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