1794 Maryland's 2nd congressional district special election

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A special election was held in Maryland's 2nd congressional district on May 5, 1794, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of John Francis Mercer (A) on April 13, 1794

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Election results

CandidatePartyVotes [1] Percent
Gabriel Duvall Anti-Administration 155100%

Duvall was seated November 11, 1794 [2]

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