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John D. Sullivan

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1942
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sullivan75,151
Opponents709,717
1
Elections run

John D. Sullivan, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1942 governor election in Minnesota to Harold Stassen, receiving 75,151 votes (9.46%).

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How many votes has John D. Sullivan received?

John D. Sullivan has received 75,151 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John D. Sullivan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1942GovernorMinnesotaLost75,1519.46%Harold Stassen
Hjalmar Petersen
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