Edward I. Edwards, Governor

Edward I. Edwards

Governor
Born
December 1, 1863
Died
January 26, 1931
Age at death
67
Home state
New Jersey
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1919
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edwards217,486
Opponents202,976
1
Elections run

Edward I. Edwards (1863–1931), a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1919 governor election in New Jersey with 217,486 votes (49.2%), defeating Newton A.K. Bugbee.

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How many votes has Edward I. Edwards received?

Edward I. Edwards has received 217,486 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.

Election history

Edward I. Edwards’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1919GovernorNew JerseyWon217,48649.2%Newton A.K. Bugbee
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