James Mullins, U.S. House candidate

James Mullins

U.S. House candidate
Born
September 15, 1807
Died
June 26, 1873
Age at death
65
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mullins1,843
Opponents11,827
1
Elections run

James Mullins (1807–1873), a Republican politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 4 to John Bright, receiving 1,843 votes (13.48%).

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How many votes has James Mullins received?

James Mullins has received 1,843 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Mullins’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870U.S. HouseTennesseeLost1,84313.48%John Bright
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