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1826 Ohio's 10th congressional district special election 
Summary
A special election was held in Ohio's 10th congressional district on October 10, 1826, the same day as the general elections for the 20th Congress, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of David Jennings (A) on May 25, 1826.[1]
Election returns edit
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Shannon | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,621 | 37.0% |
| John Patterson | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,276 | 32.2% |
| David Robb | Unknown | 1,269 | 17.9% |
| Zaccheus Beatty | Unknown | 913 | 12.9% |
Shannon took his seat on December 4, 1826,[1] and served only for the remainder of the 19th Congress. He did not run in the general election for the 20th Congress.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b 19th Congress membership roster Archived March 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com