William Edlin

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist
On the ballot
1936
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edlin1,797
Opponents91,511
1
Elections run

William Edlin, a Socialist politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1936 U.S. House election in New York's District 17 to Theodore Peyser, receiving 1,797 votes (1.93%).

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How many votes has William Edlin received?

William Edlin has received 1,797 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Edlin’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1936U.S. HouseNew YorkLost1,7971.93%Theodore Peyser
Frederick F Greenman

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