James Shield

U.S. House candidate

Home state: Alabama
Party: unknown
On the ballot: 1865

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RecordWin–Loss

Total Popular Votes

Shield3,187

Opponents4,930

Elections run

James Shield, a politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1865 U.S. House election in Alabama's District 5 to B F Pope, receiving 3,187 votes (38.56%).

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How many votes has James Shield received?

James Shield has received 3,187 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Shield’s election history
Year	Office	Result	Votes	Opponent(s)
1865	U.S. HouseAlabama	Lost	3,18738.56%	B F Pope Morris Bryant

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