Delaware's at-large congressional district special election, 1827
A special election was held in Delaware's at-large congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Louis McLane (J) before the start of Congress, after being elected to the Senate[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kensey Johns, Jr. | Adams | 4,148 | 52.4% |
| James A. Bayard, Jr. | Jacksonian | 3,753 | 47.4% |
| Other | 10 | 0.1% | |
Johns took his seat on December 3, 1827[1]
See also
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