North Carolina's 8th congressional district special election, 1826

A special election was held in North Carolina's 8th congressional district on November 3, 1826 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Willie P. Mangum (J) on March 18, 1826[1]

Election results

Candidate Party Votes[2] Percent
Daniel L. Barringer Jacksonian 1,275 50.4%
James Mebane Democratic-Republican 1,254 49.6%

Barringer took his seat December 4, 1826[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 19th Congress membership roster
  2. Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
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