G. A. Gneiser

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
West Virginia
Party
Socialist
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Gneiser4,881
Opponents282,828
1
Elections run

G. A. Gneiser, a Socialist politician from West Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. Senate election in West Virginia to Howard Sutherland, receiving 4,881 votes (1.7%).

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How many votes has G. A. Gneiser received?

G. A. Gneiser has received 4,881 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

G. A. Gneiser’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. SenateWest VirginiaLost4,8811.7%Howard Sutherland
William E. Chilton
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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.