1822 United States House of Representatives election in Missouri

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Missouri elected its member October 7, 1822.

DistrictIncumbentThis race
MemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates
Missouri at-large John Scott Democratic-Republican 1820 Incumbent re-elected.
  • John Scott (Adams-Clay Democratic-Republican) 60.0%
  • John B. Lucas 25.2%
  • Alexander Stuart 14.8%

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