Thomas H. Cogswell

Gubernatorial candidate
Home state
New Hampshire
Party
Democratic
On the ballot
1886
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cogswell37,334
Opponents37,819
1
Elections run

Thomas H. Cogswell, a Democratic politician from New Hampshire, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1886 governor election in New Hampshire to Charles H. Sawyer, receiving 37,334 votes (48.23%).

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How many votes has Thomas H. Cogswell received?

Thomas H. Cogswell has received 37,334 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

Thomas H. Cogswell’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1886GovernorNew HampshireLost37,33448.23%Charles H. Sawyer
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