James Altham

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1974
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Altham55,177
Opponents120,316
1
Elections run

James Altham, a Republican politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 3 to Robert N. Giaimo, receiving 55,177 votes (31.44%).

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How many votes has James Altham received?

James Altham has received 55,177 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Altham’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1974U.S. HouseConnecticutLost55,17731.44%Robert N. Giaimo
Peter Koltypin

Joelle R Fishman
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