William J. O'Grady

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Conservative
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
O'Grady12,938
Opponents2.1M
1
Elections run

William J. O'Grady, a Conservative politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. Senate election in New Jersey to Harrison A. Williams Jr., receiving 12,938 votes (0.6%).

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How many votes has William J. O'Grady received?

William J. O'Grady has received 12,938 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William J. O'Grady’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. SenateNew JerseyLost12,9380.6%Harrison A. Williams Jr.
Nelson G. Gross

Joseph F. Job

Joseph S. Mans

Julius Levin
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