William Cowper Alexander
Gubernatorial candidate
- Born
- May 20, 1806
- Died
- August 23, 1874
- Age at death
- 68
- Home state
- New Jersey
- Party
- Democratic
- On the ballot
- 1856
0-1
RecordWin–Loss
Total Popular Votes
Alexander48,246
Opponents50,803
1
Elections run
William Cowper Alexander (1806–1874), a Democratic politician from New Jersey, ran once for U.S. office, losing the 1856 governor election in New Jersey to William A. Newell, receiving 48,246 votes (48.71%).
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How many votes has William Cowper Alexander received?
William Cowper Alexander has received 48,246 popular votes across 1 U.S. election, with a career record of 0–1.
Election history
| Year | Office | Result | Votes | Opponent(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1856 | GovernorNew Jersey | Lost | 48,24648.71% | William A. Newell |
Identity & sources. Identity verified against Wikidata (Q8007210). Election results come from official certified totals and the MIT Election Data and Science Lab; see methodology.
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