Jim Kean

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Washington
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1988
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Kean71,920
Opponents174,942
1
Elections run

Jim Kean, a Democratic politician from Washington, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1988 U.S. House election in Washington's District 8 to Rod Chandler, receiving 71,920 votes (29.13%).

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How many votes has Jim Kean received?

Jim Kean has received 71,920 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Kean’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1988U.S. HouseWashingtonLost71,92029.13%Rod Chandler
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