James Ford Candidate
| Born: |
December 22, 1893 Pratt, Alabama Jefferson County United States |
| Resided: |
Chicago,
Illinois
Cook County |
| Death: | June 21, 1957 |
| Gender: | Man |
| Racial Minority: | Black |
| Occupation: | Building trades worker |
| Military Service: | U.S. Army, 92nd Infantry Division, 325th Field Signal Battalion, World War I (1917-1919). |
| Political Party: | Communist |
| Sources: | World War II Draft Registration Card (April 25, 1942). The Minneapolis Tribune, March 21, 1932 (p. 2). The Minneapolis Journal, September 12, 1932 (p. 15). Austin Daily Herald, June 22, 1957 (p. 3). |
St. Cloud Daily Times and The Daily Journal-Press, June 1, 1932 (p. 11).
Election Details
| Number of state/federal offices sought | Number of campaigns | Number of winning campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Election | Stage | Party | Votes | Percent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/05/1940 | President / Vice President | General | Communist | 2,711 | 0.22% | Lost |
| 11/03/1936 | President / Vice President | General | Communist | 2,574 | 0.23% | Lost |
| 11/08/1932 | President / Vice President | General | Communist | 6,101 | 0.61% | Lost |