James R. Tate

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Tate68,729
Opponents92,537
1
Elections run

James R. Tate, a Republican politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 8 to Herbert E. Harris II, receiving 68,729 votes (42.6%).

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How many votes has James R. Tate received?

James R. Tate has received 68,729 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James R. Tate’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseVirginiaLost68,72942.6%Herbert E. Harris II
Michael D. Cannon
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