RepublicanNo state or federal office heldLost the 1986 general
James R. Butcher
Ran in 1 election in 1986.
- Last margin
- −3.4
- Lost 1986
- Elections
- 1
- 1986
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Butcher has run
Margin: how far Butcher finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | U.S. House, IN-5 | General | Lost | James Jontz (D), Brent Waibel (L) | 48.1% | D+3.4 | $423.5K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Butcher’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1985–86
- $423.5K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1986Updated Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
Who Butcher has run against
- James Jontz (D) · 1986 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Butcher
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H6IN05034
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC