Thomas S Dignan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dignan54,909
Opponents69,961
1
Elections run

Thomas S Dignan, a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 4 to David Powers, receiving 54,909 votes (43.97%).

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How many votes has Thomas S Dignan received?

Thomas S Dignan has received 54,909 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas S Dignan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost54,90943.97%David Powers
William C Kauffman

Gus Napoleon

William Strother Jones
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