John F. MacGovern

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1990
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
MacGovern101,017
Opponents110,232
1
Elections run

John F. MacGovern, a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1990 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 5 to Chester G. Atkins, receiving 101,017 votes (45.68%).

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How many votes has John F. MacGovern received?

John F. MacGovern has received 101,017 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John F. MacGovern’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1990U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost101,01745.68%Chester G. Atkins
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