Paul Cunningham, U.S. House candidate

Paul Cunningham

U.S. House candidate
Born
June 15, 1890
Died
July 16, 1961
Age at death
71
Home state
Iowa
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1958
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cunningham56,320
Opponents61,693
1
Elections run

Paul Cunningham (1890–1961), a Republican politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1958 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to Neal Smith, receiving 56,320 votes (47.72%).

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How many votes has Paul Cunningham received?

Paul Cunningham has received 56,320 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Paul Cunningham’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1958U.S. HouseIowaLost56,32047.72%Neal Smith
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