Joseph A. Doorley Jr., Gubernatorial candidate

Joseph A. Doorley Jr.

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.20,381
Opponents293,982
1
Elections run

Joseph A. Doorley Jr., an Independent politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 governor election in Rhode Island to J. Joseph Garrahy, receiving 20,381 votes (6.48%).

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How many votes has Joseph A. Doorley Jr. received?

Joseph A. Doorley Jr. has received 20,381 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph A. Doorley Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978GovernorRhode IslandLost20,3816.48%J. Joseph Garrahy
Lincoln Almond
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