John J Kelly Jr.

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1946
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.66,987
Opponents74,349
1
Elections run

John J Kelly Jr., a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1946 U.S. House election in Rhode Island's District 2 to John Fogarty, receiving 66,987 votes (47.4%).

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How many votes has John J Kelly Jr. received?

John J Kelly Jr. has received 66,987 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John J Kelly Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1946U.S. HouseRhode IslandLost66,98747.4%John Fogarty
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