James L. Thompson
Gubernatorial candidate
- Home state
- Iowa
- Party
- Whig Party
- On the ballot
- 1850
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thompson11,403
Opponents13,486
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Elections run
James L. Thompson, a Whig politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1850 governor election in Iowa to Stephen P. Hempstead, receiving 11,403 votes (44.76%).
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How many votes has James L. Thompson received?
James L. Thompson has received 11,403 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 | GovernorIowa | Lost | 11,40344.76% | Stephen P. Hempstead |
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