Amaziah James
★ U.S. Representative
- Born
- July 1, 1812
- Died
- July 6, 1883
- Age at death
- 71
- Home state
- New York
- Party
- Republican
- On the ballot
- 1876–1878
2-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
James29,408
Opponents13,812
2
Elections run
Between 1876 and 1878, Amaziah James ran in 2 U.S. House elections, winning all 2. James's biggest single-election total was 17,275 votes, in the 1876 U.S. House election in New York's District 19. James's closest win came in the 1878 U.S. House election in New York's District 19, decided by 7,077 votes.
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How many votes has Amaziah James received?
Amaziah James has received 29,408 popular votes across 2 U.S. elections, with a career record of 2–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 12,13370.54% | Joseph Hasbrouck |
| 1876 | U.S. HouseNew York | Won | 17,27566.36% | Magove |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against the Congressional Bioguide (J000044) and Wikidata (Q4740763). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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