James H. Boren

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Boren44,965
Opponents72,670
1
Elections run

James H. Boren, a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 8 to Stanford E. Stan Parris, receiving 44,965 votes (38.22%).

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How many votes has James H. Boren received?

James H. Boren has received 44,965 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James H. Boren’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseVirginiaLost44,96538.22%Stanford E. Stan Parris
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