William S. Flynn, U.S. Senate candidate

William S. Flynn

U.S. Senate candidate
Born
August 14, 1885
Died
April 6, 1966
Age at death
80
Home state
Rhode Island
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1924
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Flynn87,620
Opponents122,006
1
Elections run

William S. Flynn (1885–1966), a Democratic politician from Rhode Island, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1924 U.S. Senate election in Rhode Island to Jesse H. Metcalf, receiving 87,620 votes (41.8%).

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How many votes has William S. Flynn received?

William S. Flynn has received 87,620 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William S. Flynn’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1924U.S. SenateRhode IslandLost87,62041.8%Jesse H. Metcalf
James P. Reid

Edward M. Sullivan

Peter McDermott
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