R J Downey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
North Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Downey63,662
Opponents366,624
1
Elections run

R J Downey, a Democratic politician from North Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in North Dakota's at-large district to Usher Burdick, receiving 63,662 votes (14.8%).

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How many votes has R J Downey received?

R J Downey has received 63,662 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

R J Downey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseNorth DakotaLost63,66214.8%Usher Burdick
Charles Robertson

Adolph Michelson

Thomas Hall

John Omdahl
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