James W. Ballantine

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
People's Party
On the ballot
1894
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ballantine7,121
Opponents17,265
1
Elections run

James W. Ballantine, a People's politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1894 governor election in Idaho to William J. McConnell, receiving 7,121 votes (28.96%).

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How many votes has James W. Ballantine received?

James W. Ballantine has received 7,121 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James W. Ballantine’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1894GovernorIdahoLost7,12128.96%William J. McConnell
Edward A. Stevenson
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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.