Jim Seccombe, U.S. House candidate

Jim Seccombe

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 12, 1893
Died
August 23, 1970
Age at death
77
Home state
Ohio
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1940
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Seccombe71,629
Opponents92,469
1
Elections run

Jim Seccombe (1893–1970), a Republican politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1940 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 16 to William Thom, receiving 71,629 votes (43.65%).

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How many votes has Jim Seccombe received?

Jim Seccombe has received 71,629 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Seccombe’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1940U.S. HouseOhioLost71,62943.65%William Thom
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