Joseph T. Kelley

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kelley4,375
Opponents147,886
1
Elections run

Joseph T. Kelley, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in California's District 40 to Jerry Lewis, receiving 4,375 votes (2.87%).

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How many votes has Joseph T. Kelley received?

Joseph T. Kelley has received 4,375 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Joseph T. Kelley’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost4,3752.87%Jerry Lewis
Robert 'Bob' Conaway

Hale McGee
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