A special election was held in North Carolina's 3rd congressional district on January 11, 1813 to fill a vacancy left by the death of Thomas Blount (DR) on February 7, 1812. [1]
A special election was held in North Carolina's 3rd congressional district on January 11, 1813 to fill a vacancy left by the death of Thomas Blount (DR) on February 7, 1812. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Kennedy | Federalist | 1,144 | 69.5% |
| James West Clark | Democratic-Republican | 502 | 30.5% |
Kennedy took his seat on January 30, 1813. [1]
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Elections to the United States House of Representatives for the 12th Congress were held at various dates in different states between April 1810 and August 1811 during President James Madison's first term.
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