Robert Melvin Peet

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Iowa
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Peet14,654
Opponents28,164
1
Elections run

Robert Melvin Peet, a Democratic politician from Iowa, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Iowa's District 5 to James Good, receiving 14,654 votes (34.22%).

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How many votes has Robert Melvin Peet received?

Robert Melvin Peet has received 14,654 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Robert Melvin Peet’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseIowaLost14,65434.22%George W Lee
James Good

M F Wiltse

Lindley M Osborne
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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.