Edward Mezvinsky, U.S. House candidate

Edward Mezvinsky

U.S. House candidate
Born
January 17, 1937
Current age
89
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1970
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Mezvinsky59,505
Opponents61,438
1
Elections run

Edward Mezvinsky, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1970 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 1 to Frederick Schwengel, receiving 59,505 votes (49.2%).

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How many votes has Edward Mezvinsky received?

Edward Mezvinsky has received 59,505 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edward Mezvinsky’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1970U.S. HouseIowaLost59,50549.2%Frederick Schwengel
Roswell Foster
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