Ira J Chase

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Chase16,162
Opponents17,298
1
Elections run

Ira J Chase, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 5 to Courtland Matson, receiving 16,162 votes (48.3%).

Browse every U.S. House race in Indiana's District 5 or all 1886 U.S. House races.

How many votes has Ira J Chase received?

Ira J Chase has received 16,162 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Ira J Chase’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886U.S. HouseIndianaLost16,16248.3%Courtland Matson
Isaac C Tomlinson

Wallingford
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “Ira J Chase: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/ira-j-chase. Accessed [date].

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.