James Thomas Hansen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Nebraska
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1976
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Hansen51,012
Opponents155,745
1
Elections run

James Thomas Hansen, a Democratic politician from Nebraska, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1976 U.S. House election in Nebraska's District 3 to Virginia Smith, receiving 51,012 votes (24.67%).

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How many votes has James Thomas Hansen received?

James Thomas Hansen has received 51,012 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Thomas Hansen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1976U.S. HouseNebraskaLost51,01224.67%Virginia Smith
William W. Steen
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