Edwin F. Sweet, Gubernatorial candidate

Edwin F. Sweet

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
November 21, 1847
Died
April 2, 1935
Age at death
87
Home state
Michigan
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Sweet264,440
Opponents363,724
1
Elections run

Edwin F. Sweet (1847–1935), a Democratic politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in Michigan to Albert E. Sleeper, receiving 264,440 votes (40.59%).

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How many votes has Edwin F. Sweet received?

Edwin F. Sweet has received 264,440 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edwin F. Sweet’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorMichiganLost264,44040.59%Albert E. Sleeper
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