Wilson C Edsell

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Michigan
Party
prohibition
On the ballot
1884
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Edsell2,449
Opponents40,456
1
Elections run

Wilson C Edsell, a Prohibition politician from Michigan, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1884 U.S. House election in Michigan's District 5 to Charles Comstock, receiving 2,449 votes (5.71%).

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How many votes has Wilson C Edsell received?

Wilson C Edsell has received 2,449 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Wilson C Edsell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1884U.S. HouseMichiganLost2,4495.71%Charles Comstock
John C Fitzgerald
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