James M Barbour

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
union labor
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Barbour120
Opponents46,140
1
Elections run

James M Barbour, a Union Labor politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 6 to Melvin Boothman, receiving 120 votes (0.26%).

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How many votes has James M Barbour received?

James M Barbour has received 120 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James M Barbour’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseOhioLost1200.26%Melvin Boothman
Gaylard M Saltzgaber

Alonzo B Leonard
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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.