James P. Wickstrom, U.S. Senate candidate

James P. Wickstrom

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Wisconsin
Party
American Independent
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wickstrom16,156
Opponents2.2M
1
Elections run

James P. Wickstrom, an American Independent politician from Wisconsin, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. Senate election in Wisconsin to Robert W. Kasten Jr., receiving 16,156 votes (0.73%).

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How many votes has James P. Wickstrom received?

James P. Wickstrom has received 16,156 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

James P. Wickstrom’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. SenateWisconsinLost16,1560.73%Robert W. Kasten Jr.
Gaylord A. Nelson

Bervin J. Larson

Susan L. Hagen
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