Jim Harlan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Louisiana
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2008
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Harlan98,839
Opponents189,168
1
Elections run

Jim Harlan, a Democratic politician from Louisiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2008 U.S. House election in Louisiana's District 1 to Steve Scalise, receiving 98,839 votes (34.32%).

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How many votes has Jim Harlan received?

Jim Harlan has received 98,839 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Harlan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2008U.S. HouseLouisianaLost98,83934.32%Steve Scalise
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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.