RepublicanNo state or federal office heldLost the 1986 general
James T. "jim" Polley
Ran in 1 election in 1986.
- Last margin
- −59.2
- Lost 1986
- Elections
- 1
- 1986
Source: Wikidata, congress-legislators and Open States; 99chambers legislative records
Every race Polley has run
Margin: how far Polley finished ahead of (+) or behind (−) the runner-up.
| Year | Office | Stage | Result | Opponents | Share | Margin | Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | U.S. House, KY-7 | General | Lost | Carl Perkins (D) | 20.4% | D+59.2 | $57.9K |
Source: 99chambers results archive
Money
Polley’s campaign fundraising.
- Raised, 1985–86
- $57.9K
Source: FEC filings through Dec 31, 1986Updated Nov 9, 2026, 3:00 AM ET
Who Polley has run against
- Carl Perkins (D) · 1986 election, lost
Source: 99chambers results archive
How we know Polley
One person, matched across every source we use.
- FEC H6KY07018
Source: Identity links: Wikidata, congress-legislators, Open States, FEC