John Edward Cain
Democratic
| Date | Party | Office | Votes | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-05-1940 | Democratic | AD-08 | 27141 | Win |
Candidate Biography:
Born: January 10, 1887
Military Service: ARMY (WWI)
Died: October 4, 1951 in California
1942: Primary Candidate for CD-03 (Lost)*
- On August 25th, Cain lost the primary by 1,747 votes to Frank H. Buck (who had held the office for a decade). Buck died September 17th and Joseph B. O'Neil was selected as the Democratic nominee.