A special election was held in Georgia's at-large congressional district on October 5, 1812 [1] to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Howell Cobb (DR) to accept a commission as an army captain in the War of 1812 earlier that year.
A special election was held in Georgia's at-large congressional district on October 5, 1812 [1] to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Howell Cobb (DR) to accept a commission as an army captain in the War of 1812 earlier that year.
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Barnett | Democratic-Republican | 5,428 | 39.0% |
| John Forsyth | Democratic-Republican | 5,344 | 38.2% |
| Thomas Telfair | Democratic-Republican | 2,606 | 18.6% |
| Thomas Carr | [3] | 595 | 4.3% |
| George Dent | Federalist? | 3 | .02% |
Barnett took his seat November 27, 1812 [1]
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