Thomas S. Watson Jr.

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.1,327
Opponents190,754
1
Elections run

Thomas S. Watson Jr., an Independent politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in New Jersey's District 1 to James Florio, receiving 1,327 votes (0.69%).

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How many votes has Thomas S. Watson Jr. received?

Thomas S. Watson Jr. has received 1,327 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas S. Watson Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseNew JerseyLost1,3270.69%James Florio
Scott L. Sibert

Ronald K. Wishart

Julius Levin
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