Jim Cohen

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Connecticut
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cohen63,371
Opponents98,664
1
Elections run

Jim Cohen, a Democratic politician from Connecticut, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Connecticut's District 5 to John G. Rowland, receiving 63,371 votes (39.11%).

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How many votes has Jim Cohen received?

Jim Cohen has received 63,371 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Cohen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseConnecticutLost63,37139.11%John G. Rowland
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