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A special election was held in Maryland's 2nd congressional district on January 7, 1793, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Joshua Seney (A) on December 6, 1792, to accept a judicial appointment.
Candidate | Party | Votes [1] | Percent |
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William Hindman | Pro-Administration | 355 | 63.5% |
Thomas Whattington | Unknown | 204 | 36.5% |
Hindman took his seat on January 30, 1793. [2]
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