Howell Cobb
★ Governor
- Born
- September 7, 1815
- Died
- October 9, 1868
- Age at death
- 53
- Home state
- Georgia
- Party
- Constitutional Union
- On the ballot
- 1851
1-0
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cobb57,417
Opponents38,824
1
Elections run
Howell Cobb (1815–1868), a Constitutional Union politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, winning the 1851 governor election in Georgia with 57,417 votes (59.66%), defeating Charles McDonald.
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How many votes has Howell Cobb received?
Howell Cobb has received 57,417 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 1–0.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | GovernorGeorgia | Won | 57,41759.66% | Charles McDonald |
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