Charles W. Ervin

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
Pennsylvania
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ervin45,385
Opponents1.2M
1
Elections run

Charles W. Ervin, a Socialist politician from Pennsylvania, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania to Philander C. Knox, receiving 45,385 votes (3.76%).

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How many votes has Charles W. Ervin received?

Charles W. Ervin has received 45,385 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Charles W. Ervin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenatePennsylvaniaLost45,3853.76%Philander C. Knox
Ellis L. Orvis

Herbert T. Ames

Robert C. Macauley

William H. Thomas
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