John McGrath

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Vermont
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McGrath49,068
Opponents87,346
1
Elections run

John McGrath, a Democratic politician from Vermont, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 governor election in Vermont to William H. Wills, receiving 49,068 votes (36%).

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How many votes has John McGrath received?

John McGrath has received 49,068 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John McGrath’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940GovernorVermontLost49,06836%William H. Wills
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