Mark Anthony Cooper, Gubernatorial candidate

Mark Anthony Cooper

Gubernatorial candidate
Born
April 20, 1800
Died
March 17, 1885
Age at death
84
Home state
Georgia
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1843
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cooper35,325
Opponents38,713
1
Elections run

Mark Anthony Cooper (1800–1885), a Democratic politician from Georgia, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1843 governor election in Georgia to George W. Crawford, receiving 35,325 votes (47.71%).

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How many votes has Mark Anthony Cooper received?

Mark Anthony Cooper has received 35,325 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Mark Anthony Cooper’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1843GovernorGeorgiaLost35,32547.71%George W. Crawford
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