James R. Elwood

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
Libertarian
On the ballot
1992
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Elwood7,511
Opponents225,171
1
Elections run

James R. Elwood, a Libertarian politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1992 U.S. House election in California's District 8 to Nancy Pelosi, receiving 7,511 votes (3.23%).

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How many votes has James R. Elwood received?

James R. Elwood has received 7,511 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James R. Elwood’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1992U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost7,5113.23%Nancy Pelosi
Marc Wolin

Cesar G. Cadabes
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