DemocratNo state or federal office heldLost the 1996 general
James L. Forsythe
Ran in 1 election in 1996.
- Last margin
- −42.7
- Lost 1996
- Elections
- 1
- 1996
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Forsythe has run
Margin: how far Forsythe finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | U.S. House, OK-5 | General | Lost | Ernest Istook (R), Ava Kennedy (I) | 27.1% | R+42.7 | $43.2K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Forsythe’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1995–96
- $43.2K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1996Updated Oct 8, 2026, 10:35 AM ET
Who Forsythe has run against
- Ernest Istook (R) · 1996 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Forsythe
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H6OK05129
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC