James A. Jay Starke Jr.

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1990
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Jr.36,253
Opponents81,442
1
Elections run

James A. Jay Starke Jr., a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1990 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 3 to Thomas J. Tom Bliley Jr., receiving 36,253 votes (30.68%).

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How many votes has James A. Jay Starke Jr. received?

James A. Jay Starke Jr. has received 36,253 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James A. Jay Starke Jr.’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1990U.S. HouseVirginiaLost36,25330.68%Thomas J. Tom Bliley Jr.
Rose L. Simpson
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