Joseph B Cobb
U.S. House candidate
- Born
- April 11, 1819
- Died
- September 15, 1858
- Age at death
- 39
- Home state
- Mississippi
- Party
- american
- On the ballot
- 1855
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cobb5,542
Opponents6,850
1
Elections run
Joseph B Cobb (1819–1858), an American politician from Mississippi, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1855 U.S. House election in Mississippi's District 3 to William Barksdale, receiving 5,542 votes (44.72%).
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How many votes has Joseph B Cobb received?
Joseph B Cobb has received 5,542 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1855 | U.S. HouseMississippi | Lost | 5,54244.72% | William Barksdale |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q94625164). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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