Charles Swain

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Swain1,390
Opponents44,507
1
Elections run

Charles Swain, a Socialist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in New York's District 38 to Thomas Dunn, receiving 1,390 votes (3.03%).

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How many votes has Charles Swain received?

Charles Swain has received 1,390 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles Swain’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseNew YorkLost1,3903.03%Thomas Dunn
Jacob Gerling

Lucius C Atwater
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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.