James A. Young

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Young65,594
Opponents126,515
1
Elections run

James A. Young, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 21 to Tom Ridge, receiving 65,594 votes (34.14%).

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How many votes has James A. Young received?

James A. Young has received 65,594 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James A. Young’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost65,59434.14%Tom Ridge
Edward J. Hammer
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