Michael R. Edelman

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1978
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edelman57,451
Opponents77,012
1
Elections run

Michael R. Edelman, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1978 U.S. House election in New York's District 24 to Richard Ottinger, receiving 57,451 votes (36.34%).

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How many votes has Michael R. Edelman received?

Michael R. Edelman has received 57,451 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Michael R. Edelman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1978U.S. HouseNew YorkLost57,45136.34%Richard Ottinger
Richard O. Reyes

Michael O'Mara Billington
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