Edwin T. Meredith, Gubernatorial candidate

Edwin T. Meredith

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Meredith186,832
Opponents313,586
1
Elections run

Edwin T. Meredith, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 governor election in Iowa to William L. Harding, receiving 186,832 votes (36.36%).

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How many votes has Edwin T. Meredith received?

Edwin T. Meredith has received 186,832 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Edwin T. Meredith’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916GovernorIowaLost186,83236.36%William L. Harding
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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.