James Lockhart, U.S. House candidate

James Lockhart

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 13, 1806
Died
October 7, 1857
Age at death
51
Home state
Indiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1841
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lockhart3,946
Opponents5,311
1
Elections run

James Lockhart (1806–1857), a Democratic politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1841 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 1 to George Proffit, receiving 3,946 votes (42.63%).

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How many votes has James Lockhart received?

James Lockhart has received 3,946 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Lockhart’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1841U.S. HouseIndianaLost3,94642.63%George Proffit
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