Matthew J. Kirnan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kirnan46,289
Opponents84,299
1
Elections run

Matthew J. Kirnan, a Republican politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 8 to William J. Pascrell Jr., receiving 46,289 votes (35.45%).

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How many votes has Matthew J. Kirnan received?

Matthew J. Kirnan has received 46,289 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Matthew J. Kirnan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost46,28935.45%William J. Pascrell Jr.
Jeffrey M. Levine

Stephen Spinosa

Bernard George

Thomas Paine Caslander

Jose L. Aravena
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