James L. Forsythe

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Oklahoma
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1996
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Forsythe57,594
Opponents155,197
1
Elections run

James L. Forsythe, a Democratic politician from Oklahoma, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1996 U.S. House election in Oklahoma's District 5 to Ernest Istook, receiving 57,594 votes (27.07%).

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How many votes has James L. Forsythe received?

James L. Forsythe has received 57,594 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James L. Forsythe’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1996U.S. HouseOklahomaLost57,59427.07%Ernest Istook
Ava Kennedy
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