Charles W. Ervin

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Socialist Party of America
On the ballot
1918
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ervin121,705
Opponents2.0M
1
Elections run

Charles W. Ervin, a Socialist Party Of America politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1918 governor election in New York to Al Smith, receiving 121,705 votes (5.71%).

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How many votes has Charles W. Ervin received?

Charles W. Ervin has received 121,705 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles W. Ervin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1918GovernorNew YorkLost121,7055.71%Al Smith
Charles S. Whitman
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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.