John J. McGelennon

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McGelennon62,379
Opponents76,926
1
Elections run

John J. McGelennon, a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 1 to Herbert H. Herb Bateman, receiving 62,379 votes (43.68%).

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How many votes has John J. McGelennon received?

John J. McGelennon has received 62,379 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John J. McGelennon’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseVirginiaLost62,37943.68%Herbert H. Herb Bateman
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