James D. Martin, U.S. Senate candidate

James D. Martin

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Martin316,170
Opponents413,672
1
Elections run

James D. Martin, a Republican politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. Senate election in Alabama to Donald Stewart, receiving 316,170 votes (43.32%).

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How many votes has James D. Martin received?

James D. Martin has received 316,170 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James D. Martin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. SenateAlabama · SpecialLost316,17043.32%Donald Stewart
Michael R. A. Erdey

A. J. Killinsworth
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