Elections in Kentucky |
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A special election was held in Kentucky's 12th congressional district on November 20, 1826, to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Robert P. Henry (J) on August 25, 1826 [1]
Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
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John F. Henry | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,208 | 50.7% |
Chittenden Lyon | Jacksonian | 2,149 | 49.3% |
Henry took office on December 11, 1826. [1] With his victory, the 12th district changed from Jacksonian control to Anti-Jacksonian control, increasing the Anti-Jacksonian membership by one.