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James W. Hunt

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Mississippi
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hunt240,647
Opponents638,015
1
Elections run

James W. Hunt, a Democratic politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. Senate election in Mississippi to Thad Cochran, receiving 240,647 votes (27.39%).

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How many votes has James W. Hunt received?

James W. Hunt has received 240,647 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James W. Hunt’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. SenateMississippiLost240,64727.39%Thad Cochran
Ted C. Weill
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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.