James C. Oliver, Gubernatorial candidate

James C. Oliver

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Maine
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1952
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Oliver82,538
Opponents164,264
1
Elections run

James C. Oliver, a Democratic politician from Maine, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1952 governor election in Maine to Burton M. Cross, receiving 82,538 votes (33.44%).

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How many votes has James C. Oliver received?

James C. Oliver has received 82,538 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James C. Oliver’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1952GovernorMaineLost82,53833.44%Burton M. Cross
Neil S. Bishop
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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.