James Levi Nelson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nelson2,244
Opponents79,612
1
Elections run

James Levi Nelson, an Independent politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. House election in Nebraska's District 2 to Charles McLaughlin, receiving 2,244 votes (2.74%).

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How many votes has James Levi Nelson received?

James Levi Nelson has received 2,244 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Levi Nelson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. HouseNebraskaLost2,2442.74%Charles McLaughlin
M F Mulvaney
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