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Thomas B. Coursey

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
Delaware
Party
Republican
On the ballot
1870
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Coursey9,942
Opponents12,459
1
Elections run

Thomas B. Coursey, a Republican politician from Delaware, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1870 governor election in Delaware to James Ponder, receiving 9,942 votes (44.38%).

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How many votes has Thomas B. Coursey received?

Thomas B. Coursey has received 9,942 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas B. Coursey’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1870GovernorDelawareLost9,94244.38%James Ponder
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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.