John McLaughlin

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McLaughlin107,351
Opponents233,871
1
Elections run

John McLaughlin, a Republican politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to John O. Pastore, receiving 107,351 votes (31.46%).

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How many votes has John McLaughlin received?

John McLaughlin has received 107,351 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John McLaughlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost107,35131.46%John O. Pastore
David N. Fenton

Daniel B. Fein
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