Mildred Edelman

U.S. Senate candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Communist
On the ballot
1974
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edelman3,876
Opponents5.2M
1
Elections run

Mildred Edelman, a Communist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1974 U.S. Senate election in New York to Jacob K. Javits, receiving 3,876 votes (0.08%).

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How many votes has Mildred Edelman received?

Mildred Edelman has received 3,876 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mildred Edelman’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1974U.S. SenateNew YorkLost3,8760.08%Jacob K. Javits
Ramsey Clark

Barbara A. Keating

Rebecca Finch

William F. Dowling

Robert E. Massi

Elijah C. Boyd
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