Thomas E Ward

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1962
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ward66,196
Opponents80,378
1
Elections run

Thomas E Ward, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1962 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 9 to Edward Finnegan, receiving 66,196 votes (45.15%).

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How many votes has Thomas E Ward received?

Thomas E Ward has received 66,196 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas E Ward’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1962U.S. HouseIllinoisLost66,19645.15%Edward Finnegan
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