John Breslin V

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
V23,007
Opponents58,711
1
Elections run

John Breslin V, a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 8 to Gordon Canfield, receiving 23,007 votes (28.15%).

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How many votes has John Breslin V received?

John Breslin V has received 23,007 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Breslin V’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost23,00728.15%Gordon Canfield
Peter J Toth

Nathan Liss

Henry Lun
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