John W. Bailey

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1928
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bailey376,592
Opponents985,554
1
Elections run

John W. Bailey, a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1928 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Arthur H. Vandenberg, receiving 376,592 votes (27.65%).

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How many votes has John W. Bailey received?

John W. Bailey has received 376,592 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John W. Bailey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1928U.S. SenateMichiganLost376,59227.65%Arthur H. Vandenberg
William L. Kreighoff

Ben A. Faulkner

Duly McCone

David Boyd
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