Edward Julius Elsaesser (March 10, 1904 – January 7, 1983) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative for the 43rd district of the state of New York.

Elsaesser was born in Buffalo, New York, on March 10, 1904, the son of John and Ida (Steinke) Elsaesser, and graduated from the University at Buffalo Law School in 1926.

Elsaesser was a Republican candidate for the New York State Assembly from Erie County's 3rd District in 1936.

[2] He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1948, and for his Congressional district's Republican nomination in 1950.

Elsaesser died in Williamsville, New York, on January 7, 1983 (age 78 years, 303 days).