James O Alwood

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Alwood81
Opponents29,866
1
Elections run

James O Alwood, a Prohibition politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 3 to John Lamb, receiving 81 votes (0.27%).

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How many votes has James O Alwood received?

James O Alwood has received 81 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James O Alwood’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseVirginiaLost810.27%John Lamb
J R C Lewis

J B Mitchell
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