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James W. Jim Nichols

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Minnesota
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Nichols103,243
Opponents123,508
1
Elections run

James W. Jim Nichols, a Democratic politician from Minnesota, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Minnesota's District 2 to Vin Weber, receiving 103,243 votes (45.53%).

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How many votes has James W. Jim Nichols received?

James W. Jim Nichols has received 103,243 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James W. Jim Nichols’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseMinnesotaLost103,24345.53%Vin Weber
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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.