Edward L Switzer

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Switzer1,731
Opponents50,915
1
Elections run

Edward L Switzer, a Socialist politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 15 to George Prince, receiving 1,731 votes (3.29%).

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How many votes has Edward L Switzer received?

Edward L Switzer has received 1,731 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward L Switzer’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseIllinoisLost1,7313.29%George Prince
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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.