John Y. Johnston

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
Prohibition
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Johnston7,569
Opponents639,715
1
Elections run

John Y. Johnston, a Prohibition politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Michigan to Charles E. Townsend, receiving 7,569 votes (1.17%).

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How many votes has John Y. Johnston received?

John Y. Johnston has received 7,569 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John Y. Johnston’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateMichiganLost7,5691.17%Charles E. Townsend
Lawrence Price

Edward O. Foss

Herman Richter

Henry Ford
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