John G. Murphy

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Murphy125,456
Opponents148,885
1
Elections run

John G. Murphy, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 governor election in Rhode Island to John Pastore, receiving 125,456 votes (45.73%).

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How many votes has John G. Murphy received?

John G. Murphy has received 125,456 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John G. Murphy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946GovernorRhode IslandLost125,45645.73%John Pastore
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