Jim Forte

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Massachusetts
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1984
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Forte60,121
Opponents172,903
1
Elections run

Jim Forte, a Republican politician from Massachusetts, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1984 U.S. House election in Massachusetts's District 4 to Barney Frank, receiving 60,121 votes (25.8%).

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How many votes has Jim Forte received?

Jim Forte has received 60,121 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Forte’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1984U.S. HouseMassachusettsLost60,12125.8%Barney Frank
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