Joseph J. Byrne

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Byrne933
Opponents213,371
1
Elections run

Joseph J. Byrne, an Independent politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 6 to Edwin B. Forsythe, receiving 933 votes (0.44%).

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How many votes has Joseph J. Byrne received?

Joseph J. Byrne has received 933 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph J. Byrne’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost9330.44%Edwin B. Forsythe
Catherine A. Costa

Richard D. Amber

Samuel E. Brown

Marc David Silverstein
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