Peter L Ryker

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1888
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ryker1,435
Opponents44,363
1
Elections run

Peter L Ryker, a Prohibition politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1888 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 11 to Augustus Martin, receiving 1,435 votes (3.13%).

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How many votes has Peter L Ryker received?

Peter L Ryker has received 1,435 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter L Ryker’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1888U.S. HouseIndianaLost1,4353.13%Augustus Martin
George Steele

Charles D Shaw
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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.