Jim Ryan

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ryan34,879
Opponents79,656
1
Elections run

Jim Ryan, a Republican politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Texas's District 12 to James Bryndan Wright, receiving 34,879 votes (30.45%).

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How many votes has Jim Ryan received?

Jim Ryan has received 34,879 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Ryan’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseTexasLost34,87930.45%James Bryndan Wright
Edward Olson
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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.