Patrick J Ward

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1956
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ward139,147
Opponents162,652
1
Elections run

Patrick J Ward, a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1956 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 1 to Edwin May, receiving 139,147 votes (46.11%).

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How many votes has Patrick J Ward received?

Patrick J Ward has received 139,147 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Patrick J Ward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1956U.S. HouseConnecticutLost139,14746.11%Edwin May
Donald B Lacroix
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.