Newel H Motsinger

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
populist
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Motsinger2,625
Opponents42,516
1
Elections run

Newel H Motsinger, a Populist politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 2 to Robert Miers, receiving 2,625 votes (5.82%).

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How many votes has Newel H Motsinger received?

Newel H Motsinger has received 2,625 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Newel H Motsinger’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseIndianaLost2,6255.82%Robert Miers
Alexander Hardy
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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.