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Thomas J. Spellacy, Gubernatorial candidate

Thomas J. Spellacy

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Spellacy76,773
Opponents84,891
1
Elections run

Thomas J. Spellacy, a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 governor election in Connecticut to Marcus H. Holcomb, receiving 76,773 votes (45.87%).

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How many votes has Thomas J. Spellacy received?

Thomas J. Spellacy has received 76,773 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas J. Spellacy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918GovernorConnecticutLost76,77345.87%Marcus H. Holcomb
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.