James L. Thompson

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Whig Party
On the ballot
1850
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thompson11,403
Opponents13,486
1
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

James L. Thompson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1850GovernorIowaLost11,40344.76%Stephen P. Hempstead
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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.