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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Matthews60,519
Opponents84,864
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Elections run
John W. Matthews, a Democratic politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New York's District 5 to John W. Wydler, receiving 60,519 votes (41.63%).
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How many votes has John W. Matthews received?
John W. Matthews has received 60,519 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | U.S. HouseNew York | Lost | 60,51941.63% | John W. Wydler |
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