James Taylor Rather

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Alabama
Party
whig
On the ballot
1841
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Rather17,290
Opponents185,744
1
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

James Taylor Rather’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1841U.S. HouseAlabamaLost17,2908.51%Dixon Lewis
Reuben Chapman

Benjamin Shields

William Payne

George Houston

George Crabb

Henry W Hilliard

J Burke

William D Dunn
Cite this profile. PolitiFinder, “James Taylor Rather: election history & vote totals.” https://politifinder.com/p/james-taylor-rather. Accessed [date].

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.