Joseph M. Ward

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Carolina
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ward29,295
Opponents100,661
1
Elections run

Joseph M. Ward, a Republican politician from North Carolina, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in North Carolina's District 1 to Walter B. Jones Sr., receiving 29,295 votes (22.54%).

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How many votes has Joseph M. Ward received?

Joseph M. Ward has received 29,295 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph M. Ward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseNorth CarolinaLost29,29522.54%Michael M. Parker
Walter B. Jones Sr.
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