James J. Tierney

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Tierney52,618
Opponents102,949
1
Elections run

James J. Tierney, a Republican politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 3 to Martin A. Russo, receiving 52,618 votes (33.82%).

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How many votes has James J. Tierney received?

James J. Tierney has received 52,618 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James J. Tierney’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIllinoisLost52,61833.82%Martin A. Russo
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