E.R. Meitzen

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Texas
Party
Socialist Party
On the ballot
1914
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Meitzen24,977
Opponents188,010
1
Elections run

E.R. Meitzen, a Socialist politician from Texas, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1914 governor election in Texas to James E. Ferguson, receiving 24,977 votes (11.6%).

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How many votes has E.R. Meitzen received?

E.R. Meitzen has received 24,977 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

E.R. Meitzen’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1914GovernorTexasLost24,97711.6%James E. Ferguson
John W. Philip
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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.