James Thompson

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
Independent
On the ballot
1920
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Thompson235,029
Opponents442,120
1
Elections run

James Thompson, an Independent politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1920 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Irvine L. Lenroot, receiving 235,029 votes (34.71%).

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How many votes has James Thompson received?

James Thompson has received 235,029 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James Thompson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1920U.S. SenateWisconsinLost235,02934.71%Irvine L. Lenroot
Paul S. Reinsch

Frank J. Weber

Clyde D. Mead
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