Joseph F Elward

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Elward102,234
Opponents141,685
1
Elections run

Joseph F Elward, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 10 to Ralph Church, receiving 102,234 votes (41.91%).

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How many votes has Joseph F Elward received?

Joseph F Elward has received 102,234 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph F Elward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. HouseIllinoisLost102,23441.91%Ralph Church
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