John Jackson Walsh, Gubernatorial candidate

John Jackson Walsh

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Walsh290,350
Opponents643,869
1
Elections run

John Jackson Walsh, a Democratic politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 governor election in Massachusetts to Channing H. Cox, receiving 290,350 votes (30.22%).

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How many votes has John Jackson Walsh received?

John Jackson Walsh has received 290,350 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Jackson Walsh’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920GovernorMassachusettsLost290,35030.22%Channing H. Cox
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