Benjamin Edwards
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- August 12, 1753
- Died
- November 13, 1829
- Age at death
- 76
- Home state
- Maryland
- Party
- Independent
- On the ballot
- 1796
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edwards635
Opponents660
1
Elections run
Benjamin Edwards (1753–1829), an Independent politician from Maryland, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1796 U.S. House election in Maryland's District 3 to William Craik, receiving 635 votes (49.03%).
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How many votes has Benjamin Edwards received?
Benjamin Edwards has received 635 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | U.S. HouseMaryland | Lost | 63549.03% | William Craik |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q868544). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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