James Ostby

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Montana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1930
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ostby1,395
Opponents98,896
1
Elections run

James Ostby, a Democratic politician from Montana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1930 U.S. House election in Montana's District 2 to Scott Leavitt, receiving 1,395 votes (1.39%).

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How many votes has James Ostby received?

James Ostby has received 1,395 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Ostby’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1930U.S. HouseMontanaLost1,3951.39%Scott Leavitt
Tom Stout

J M Kruse

Wayne Lagrange
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.