John B. Russell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Tennessee
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1986
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Russell36,278
Opponents80,289
1
Elections run

John B. Russell, a Democratic politician from Tennessee, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1986 U.S. House election in Tennessee's District 1 to James H. Jimmy Quillen, receiving 36,278 votes (31.12%).

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How many votes has John B. Russell received?

John B. Russell has received 36,278 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

John B. Russell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1986U.S. HouseTennesseeLost36,27831.12%James H. Jimmy Quillen
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