1826 Maryland's 2nd congressional district special election
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A special election was held in Maryland's 2nd congressional district on February 1, 1826, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph Kent (A), who had been elected Governor of Maryland.[1]
Election results
[edit ]| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Weems | Jacksonian | 1,139 | 57.9% |
| William Woottan | Unknown | 827 | 42.1% |
Weems took his seat on February 7, 1826[1]
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ a b 19th Congress membership roster Archived 2013年03月09日 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com