James J. Bailey

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
populist
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Bailey589
Opponents217,899
1
Elections run

James J. Bailey, a Populist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. House election in Pennsylvania's District 18 to Douglas Walgren, receiving 589 votes (0.27%).

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How many votes has James J. Bailey received?

James J. Bailey has received 589 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James J. Bailey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. HousePennsylvaniaLost5890.27%Douglas Walgren
John A. Newman
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