James Taylor Rather
U.S. House candidate
- Home state
- Alabama
- Party
- whig
- On the ballot
- 1841
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RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rather17,290
Opponents185,744
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Elections run
James Taylor Rather, a Whig politician from Alabama, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1841 U.S. House election in Alabama's at-large district to Dixon Lewis, receiving 17,290 votes (8.51%).
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How many votes has James Taylor Rather received?
James Taylor Rather has received 17,290 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1841 | U.S. HouseAlabama | Lost | 17,2908.51% | Dixon Lewis Reuben Chapman Benjamin Shields William Payne George Houston George Crabb Henry W Hilliard J Burke William D Dunn |
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