James Combs

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Combs59,092
Opponents103,317
1
Elections run

James Combs, a Republican politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in California's District 38 to Jerry M. Patterson, receiving 59,092 votes (36.38%).

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How many votes has James Combs received?

James Combs has received 59,092 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Combs’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost59,09236.38%Jerry M. Patterson
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