Lawrence Mahan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
communist
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mahan158
Opponents113,663
1
Elections run

Lawrence Mahan, a Communist politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 10 to Fred Hartley, receiving 158 votes (0.14%).

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How many votes has Lawrence Mahan received?

Lawrence Mahan has received 158 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Lawrence Mahan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost1580.14%Fred Hartley
William E Holmwood

Alonzo Odam

Joseph L W Boucher

Frank Alfone

Mildred C Bopp

Orrie Debake
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