1862 New York U.S. House District 8 Election

New York · 2 candidates · See every 1862 U.S. House race

Who won the 1862 New York U.S. House District 8 Election?

James Brooks won the 1862 New York U.S. House District 8 Election. James Brooks received 9,625 popular votes (63.34%). The main challenger was Cowdin (36.66%).

See the full head-to-head between Brooks and Cowdin

Brooks +26.7 pts · won by 4,055 votes
9,625 votes
Cowdinunion36.66%
5,570 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.