James C Rider

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rider549
Opponents34,902
1
Elections run

James C Rider, a Prohibition politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in New York's District 17 to Arthur Tompkins, receiving 549 votes (1.55%).

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How many votes has James C Rider received?

James C Rider has received 549 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James C Rider’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseNew YorkLost5491.55%Arthur Tompkins
Samuel D Roberson

Samuel P Felter
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