Maryland's 4th congressional district special election, 1810
A special election was held in Maryland's 4th congressional district on October 1, 1810[1] to fill a vacancy in the 11th Congress left by the resignation, on May 14, 1810, of the previous incumbent, Roger Nelson (DR).[2] This election was held at the same time as the general election for the 12th Congress.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[3] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Ringgold | Democratic-Republican | 1,732 | 98.1% |
| Benjamin Galloway | Federalist | 29 | 1.6% |
Ringgold also won election to the 12th Congress. He took his seat in the 11th Congress on December 7, 1810[2]
See also
References
- ↑ United States Congressional Elections, 1788-1997: The Official Results, by Michael J. Dubin (McFarland and Company, 1998)
- 1 2 11th Congress membership roster
- ↑ A New Nation Votes
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