Jay Scott Ryder

U.S. House candidate
Home state
California
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ryder1,935
Opponents65,296
1
Elections run

Jay Scott Ryder, a Prohibition politician from California, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in California's District 1 to Clarence Lea, receiving 1,935 votes (2.88%).

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How many votes has Jay Scott Ryder received?

Jay Scott Ryder has received 1,935 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Jay Scott Ryder’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseCaliforniaLost1,9352.88%Clarence Lea
Edward H Hart

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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.