Jim Larew

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1980
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Larew72,602
Opponents135,509
1
Elections run

Jim Larew, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1980 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 1 to James A. S. Leach, receiving 72,602 votes (34.89%).

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How many votes has Jim Larew received?

Jim Larew has received 72,602 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Larew’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1980U.S. HouseIowaLost72,60234.89%James A. S. Leach
Michael R. Grant

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