Newton Melter

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1908
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Melter489
Opponents46,040
1
Elections run

Newton Melter, a Prohibition politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1908 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 11 to Elbert Hubbard, receiving 489 votes (1.05%).

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How many votes has Newton Melter received?

Newton Melter has received 489 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Newton Melter’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1908U.S. HouseIowaLost4891.05%Elbert Hubbard
W G Sears

A W Beach
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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.