Adele Seltzer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Seltzer890
Opponents21,026
1
Elections run

Adele Seltzer, a Socialist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in New York's District 17 to John Carew, receiving 890 votes (4.06%).

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How many votes has Adele Seltzer received?

Adele Seltzer has received 890 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Adele Seltzer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseNew YorkLost8904.06%John Carew
Lindon Bates Jr.

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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.