Arthur Playford

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist labor
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Playford362
Opponents49,812
1
Elections run

Arthur Playford, a Socialist Labor politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in New York's District 21 to John Stewart, receiving 362 votes (0.72%).

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How many votes has Arthur Playford received?

Arthur Playford has received 362 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Arthur Playford’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseNew YorkLost3620.72%John Stewart
Stephen L Mayham

Smith C Niles
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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.