John Edward Sheridan

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 15, 1902
Died
November 12, 1987
Age at death
85
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sheridan49,025
Opponents60,927
1
Elections run

John Edward Sheridan (1902–1987), a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 4 to Franklin Maloney, receiving 49,025 votes (44.59%).

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How many votes has John Edward Sheridan received?

John Edward Sheridan has received 49,025 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Edward Sheridan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost49,02544.59%Franklin Maloney
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