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A special election was held in Maryland's 2nd congressional district on April 18, 1796, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Gabriel Duvall (DR) on March 28, 1796.
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A special election was held in Maryland's 2nd congressional district on April 18, 1796, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Gabriel Duvall (DR) on March 28, 1796.
| Candidate | Party | Votes [1] | Percent |
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| Richard Sprigg, Jr. | Democratic-Republican | 142 | 100% |
Sprigg took his seat May 5, 1796 [2]
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