1825 Kentucky's 3rd congressional district special election
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A special election was held in Kentucky's 3rd congressional district on August 1, 1825, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry Clay (A) on March 6, 1825[1] upon being named Secretary of State by President John Quincy Adams.
Election results
[edit]James Clark of the Anti-Jacksonian Party defeated Henry Bowman of the Democratic-Republican Party with 59.4% of the vote. Clark took his seat December 5, 1825[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clark | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,961 | 59.4% |
| Henry Bowman | Democratic-Republican | 2,026 | 40.6% |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b 19th Congress membership roster Archived 2013-03-09 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
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