Jim Wood

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Georgia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1982
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wood50,459
Opponents62,352
1
Elections run

Jim Wood, a Democratic politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1982 U.S. House election in Georgia's District 6 to Newt Gingrich, receiving 50,459 votes (44.73%).

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How many votes has Jim Wood received?

Jim Wood has received 50,459 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jim Wood’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1982U.S. HouseGeorgiaLost50,45944.73%Newt Gingrich
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