James E. Bird

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
South Dakota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bird17,858
Opponents76,293
1
Elections run

James E. Bird, a Democratic politician from South Dakota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 governor election in South Dakota to Peter Norbeck, receiving 17,858 votes (18.57%).

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How many votes has James E. Bird received?

James E. Bird has received 17,858 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James E. Bird’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918GovernorSouth DakotaLost17,85818.57%Peter Norbeck
Mark P. Bates
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