Edward M Methe

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Illinois
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Methe765
Opponents53,346
1
Elections run

Edward M Methe, a Socialist politician from Illinois, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Illinois's District 18 to Joseph Cannon, receiving 765 votes (1.41%).

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How many votes has Edward M Methe received?

Edward M Methe has received 765 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward M Methe’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseIllinoisLost7651.41%Joseph Cannon
Perry H Smith Jr.

William H Dunn
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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.