Joseph P. Monaghan, U.S. Senate candidate

Joseph P. Monaghan

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
March 26, 1906
Died
July 5, 1985
Age at death
79
Home state
Montana
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Monaghan39,655
Opponents181,807
1
Elections run

Joseph P. Monaghan (1906–1985), an Independent politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. Senate election in Montana to James E. Murray, receiving 39,655 votes (17.91%).

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How many votes has Joseph P. Monaghan received?

Joseph P. Monaghan has received 39,655 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph P. Monaghan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. SenateMontanaLost39,65517.91%James E. Murray
T. O. Larsen
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