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Leslie C. Cockburn

U.S. House candidate
Home state
Virginia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2018
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cockburn145,040
Opponents165,339
1
Elections run

Leslie C. Cockburn, a Democratic politician from Virginia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2018 U.S. House election in Virginia's District 5 to Denver L. Riggleman III, receiving 145,040 votes (46.65%).

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How many votes has Leslie C. Cockburn received?

Leslie C. Cockburn has received 145,040 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Leslie C. Cockburn’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2018U.S. HouseVirginiaLost145,04046.65%Denver L. Riggleman III
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Compiled by PolitiFinder. Election results from official certified sources and the MIT Election Lab. See Data & sources and methodology. Data last verified July 28, 2026.