John J. Ballam

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Workers
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ballam5,621
Opponents1.5M
1
Elections run

John J. Ballam, a Workers politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 U.S. Senate election in Massachusetts to David I. Walsh, receiving 5,621 votes (0.37%).

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How many votes has John J. Ballam received?

John J. Ballam has received 5,621 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John J. Ballam’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928U.S. SenateMassachusettsLost5,6210.37%David I. Walsh
Benjamin L. Young

Alfred B. Lewis
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