Charles Edward Wharton

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Ohio
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Wharton725
Opponents48,253
1
Elections run

Charles Edward Wharton, a Socialist politician from Ohio, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in Ohio's District 8 to Ralph Cole, receiving 725 votes (1.48%).

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How many votes has Charles Edward Wharton received?

Charles Edward Wharton has received 725 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Edward Wharton’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseOhioLost7251.48%Ralph Cole
William R Niven

Simeon McMoran
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