James Oakes

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1938
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Oakes777
Opponents144,288
1
Elections run

James Oakes, a Socialist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1938 U.S. House election in New York's District 38 to Dennis Obrien, receiving 777 votes (0.54%).

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How many votes has James Oakes received?

James Oakes has received 777 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Oakes’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1938U.S. HouseNew YorkLost7770.54%Dennis Obrien
John J Kelly
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