Edward B True

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Idaho
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1892
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
True6,029
Opponents13,338
1
Elections run

Edward B True, a Democratic politician from Idaho, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1892 U.S. House election in Idaho's at-large district to Willis Sweet, receiving 6,029 votes (31.13%).

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How many votes has Edward B True received?

Edward B True has received 6,029 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward B True’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1892U.S. HouseIdahoLost6,02931.13%Willis Sweet
James Gunn

Eugene R Hadley
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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.