W Bourke Cockran, U.S. House candidate

W Bourke Cockran

U.S. House candidate
Born
February 28, 1854
Died
March 1, 1923
Age at death
69
Home state
New York
Party
national progressive
On the ballot
1912
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Cockran11,306
Opponents29,208
1
Elections run

W Bourke Cockran (1854–1923), a National Progressive politician from New York, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1912 U.S. House election in New York's District 1 to Lathrop Brown, receiving 11,306 votes (27.91%).

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How many votes has W Bourke Cockran received?

W Bourke Cockran has received 11,306 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.

Election history

W Bourke Cockran’s election history
YearOfficeResultVotesOpponent(s)
1912U.S. HouseNew YorkLost11,30627.91%Lathrop Brown
Frederick C Hicks

Smith A Sands

Harry W Paine

William S Hotine
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