William Ruddy

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
socialist labor
On the ballot
1896
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Ruddy411
Opponents32,342
1
Elections run

William Ruddy, a Socialist Labor politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1896 U.S. House election in New York's District 10 to Amos Cummings, receiving 411 votes (1.25%).

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How many votes has William Ruddy received?

William Ruddy has received 411 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Ruddy’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1896U.S. HouseNew YorkLost4111.25%Amos Cummings
Clarence W Meade

Calvin Tomkins

Fletcher Hamlin
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