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James Ward

Democrat · House · Illinois · 1885–1887

James Ward was a Democratic U.S. representative from Illinois, serving 1885–1887. Cast 169 votes and missed 44.8%.

Years in Congress
1
Votes missed
44.8%
Born
1853
Died
1916

Terms in office

  • House, Illinois, 3rd District1885–1887 · Democrat

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Capitol Receipts, “James Ward (D-IL), House 1885–1887,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/W000134/james-ward (accessed 2026-10-13).

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