Jim Dawson

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Dawson56,331
Opponents94,308
1
Elections run

Jim Dawson, a Democratic politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 18 to Robert H. Michel, receiving 56,331 votes (37.39%).

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How many votes has Jim Dawson received?

Jim Dawson has received 56,331 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Dawson’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseIllinoisLost56,33137.39%Robert H. Michel
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