James Bains

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1968
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bains2,258
Opponents137,187
1
Elections run

James Bains, a Democratic politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1968 U.S. House election in Alabama's District 7 to Tom Bevill, receiving 2,258 votes (1.62%).

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How many votes has James Bains received?

James Bains has received 2,258 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Bains’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1968U.S. HouseAlabamaLost2,2581.62%Tom Bevill
Jodie Connell

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