Peter Cooke

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Utah
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
2012
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cooke253,514
Opponents624,678
1
Elections run

Peter Cooke, a Democratic politician from Utah, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 2012 governor election in Utah to Gary Herbert, receiving 253,514 votes (27.58%).

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How many votes has Peter Cooke received?

Peter Cooke has received 253,514 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Peter Cooke’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
2012GovernorUtahLost253,51427.58%Gary Herbert
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