A special election was held in Maryland's 6th congressional district on October 2, 1811, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of John Montgomery (DR) on April 29, 1811.[1]
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevenson Archer | Democratic-Republican | 1,859 | 76.1% |
| William Hollingsworth | Federalist | 584 | 23.9% |
Archer took his seat on November 4, 1811[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 12th Congress membership roster Archived 2012-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com