A special election was held in Georgia's at-large congressional district on December 13, 1813 [1] to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of William W. Bibb (DR) on November 6, 1813, after being elected to the Senate. [2]
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A special election was held in Georgia's at-large congressional district on December 13, 1813 [1] to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of William W. Bibb (DR) on November 6, 1813, after being elected to the Senate. [2]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [3] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Cuthbert | Democratic-Republican | 2,251 | 36.0% |
| Benjamin Skrine | [4] | 1,512 | 24.2% |
| William Terrell | Democratic-Republican | 1,263 | 20.2% |
| John Dooly | [4] | 1,233 | 19.7% |
Cuthbert took his seat on February 7, 1814 [2]
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