Jim McDougal

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Arkansas
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McDougal69,089
Opponents133,909
1
Elections run

Jim McDougal, a Democratic politician from Arkansas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Arkansas's District 3 to John Paul Hammerschmidt, receiving 69,089 votes (34.03%).

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How many votes has Jim McDougal received?

Jim McDougal has received 69,089 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim McDougal’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseArkansasLost69,08934.03%John Paul Hammerschmidt
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