1827 Maine's 1st congressional district special election
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A special election was held in Maine's 1st congressional district on September 27, 1827 to fill a vacancy left by the death of William Burleigh (A) on July 2, 1827[1]
Election results
[edit]| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus McIntire | Jacksonian | 2,174 | 52.9% |
| John Holmes | Adams | 1,932 | 47.1% |
McIntire took his seat December 3, 1827. Holmes was subsequently elected to the Senate, taking his seat January 26, 1829[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b 20th Congress membership roster Archived 2013-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election results from OurCampaigns.com