William E McElderry

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Indiana
Party
progressive
On the ballot
1916
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
McElderry285
Opponents48,099
1
Elections run

William E McElderry, a Progressive politician from Indiana, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1916 U.S. House election in Indiana's District 1 to George Denton, receiving 285 votes (0.59%).

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How many votes has William E McElderry received?

William E McElderry has received 285 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William E McElderry’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1916U.S. HouseIndianaLost2850.59%S Wallace Cook
George Denton

Benjamin S Reese

William Crecileus
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