A special election was held in Georgia's at-large congressional district in 1824 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Thomas W. Cobb (C-DR) upon his election to the Senate [1]
A special election was held in Georgia's at-large congressional district in 1824 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Thomas W. Cobb (C-DR) upon his election to the Senate [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Wilde | Crawford Republican | 5,002 | 61.2% |
| William C. Lyman | Democratic-Republican | 3,165 | 38.8% |
Wilde took his seat February 7, 1825 [1]
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