James O Rail

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rail1,649
Opponents46,534
1
Elections run

James O Rail, an Independent politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in Texas's District 20 to Fontaine Maverick, receiving 1,649 votes (3.42%).

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How many votes has James O Rail received?

James O Rail has received 1,649 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James O Rail’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseTexasLost1,6493.42%Fontaine Maverick
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