A special election was held in North Carolina's 3rd congressional district on January 11, 1813, to fill a vacancy left by the death of Thomas Blount (DR) on February 7, 1812.[1]
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Kennedy | Federalist | 1,144 | 69.5% |
| James West Clark | Democratic-Republican | 502 | 30.5% |
Kennedy took his seat on January 30, 1813.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 12th Congress membership roster Archived 2012-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ A New Nation Votes