Michigan Territory's at-large congressional district special election, 1820
On August 9, 1820, William Woodbridge, the first delegate for Michigan Territory, resigned, after having served since March 2, 1820.[1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy.
Election results
| Candidate | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Solomon Sibley | 213 | 41.4% |
| Augustus B. Woodward | 206 | 40.0% |
| James MacCloskey | 89 | 17.3% |
| Jonathan R. Williams | 7 | 1.4% |
Sibley took his seat on November 20, 1820.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ http://artandhistory.house.gov/house_history/bioguide-front/16.pdf footnote 71
- ↑ http://elections.lib.tufts.edu/aas_portal/view-election.xq?id=mi.delegate.1820
- ↑ http://artandhistory.house.gov/house_history/bioguide-front/16.pdf footnote 72
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