William Volkel

U.S. House candidate
Home state
New York
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1898
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Volkel6,178
Opponents16,701
1
Elections run

William Volkel, a Republican politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1898 U.S. House election in New York's District 11 to William Sulzer, receiving 6,178 votes (27%).

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How many votes has William Volkel received?

William Volkel has received 6,178 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

William Volkel’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1898U.S. HouseNew YorkLost6,17827%William Sulzer
Howard Balkam

George Edward Mayer
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