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1862 New York U.S. House District 4 Election

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Who won the 1862 New York U.S. House District 4 Election?

Benjamin Wood won the 1862 New York U.S. House District 4 Election. Benjamin Wood received 7,828 popular votes (63.32%). The main challenger was Clair Walbridge (36.68%).

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Wood +26.6 pts · won by 3,293 votes
Benjamin WoodDemocraticWINNER63.32%
7,828 votes
Clair Walbridgeunion36.68%
4,535 votes
Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.