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1800 Massachusetts's 10th congressional district special election
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
1800 Massachusetts's 10th congressional district special election|
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Aspecial election was held in Massachusetts's 10th congressional district on August 25, 1800 and October 20, 1800 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Samuel Sewall (F).[1]
Election results[edit]
Massachusetts electoral law required a majority for election, which was not met on the first election, necessitating a second election.
Candidate
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Party
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First trial[2]
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Second trial[3]
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Votes
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Percent
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Votes
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Percent
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Nathan Read
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Federalist
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803
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45.3%
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1,567
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53.5%
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Jacob Crowninshield
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Democratic-Republican
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873
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49.2%
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1,364
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46.5%
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Scattering
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97 |
5.5%
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Read took his seat on November 25, 1800[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
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