James R. Butcher

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Butcher75,507
Opponents81,499
1
Elections run

James R. Butcher, a Republican politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 5 to James Jontz, receiving 75,507 votes (48.09%).

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How many votes has James R. Butcher received?

James R. Butcher has received 75,507 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James R. Butcher’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIndianaLost75,50748.09%James Jontz
Brent Waibel
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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.