Jim Ross Lightfoot, Gubernatorial candidate

Jim Ross Lightfoot

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
September 27, 1938
Current age
87
Home state
Iowa
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1998
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Lightfoot444,787
Opponents500,231
1
Elections run

Jim Ross Lightfoot, a Republican politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1998 governor election in Iowa to Tom Vilsack, receiving 444,787 votes (46.51%).

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How many votes has Jim Ross Lightfoot received?

Jim Ross Lightfoot has received 444,787 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Ross Lightfoot’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1998GovernorIowaLost444,78746.51%Tom Vilsack
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