1828 Kentucky's 2nd congressional district special election
A special election was held in Kentucky's 2nd congressional district on August 4, 1828 to fill a vacancy in Kentucky's representation.
Background
In the 1827 elections, Thomas Metcalfe (A) was re-elected to a 5th term and served until June 1, 1828[1] when he resigned to run for governor.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Chambers | Anti-Jacksonian | 3,133 | 52.7% |
| Nicholas D. Coleman | Jacksonian | 2,815 | 47.3% |
Chambers took his seat on December 1, 1828[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b 20th Congress membership roster Archived 2013-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from OurCampaigns.com
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