1827 Massachusetts's 1st congressional district special election
A special election was held in Massachusetts's 1st congressional district on July 23, 1827 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Daniel Webster (A) on May 30, 1827[1] after being elected to the Senate.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Gorham | Anti-Jacksonian | 1,659 | 58.9% |
| George Blake | Anti-Jacksonian | 698 | 24.8% |
| David Henshaw | Jacksonian | 459 | 16.3% |
Gorham took his seat on December 3, 1827.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b 20th Congress membership roster Archived 2013-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from OurCampaigns.com
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