A special election was held in Kentucky's 2nd congressional district in 1814 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Henry Clay (DR) on January 19, 1814, to accept a diplomatic position to the United Kingdom.[1]
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph H. Hawkins | Democratic-Republican | 1,515 | 47.1% |
| George Trotter Jr. | Federalist | 1,373 | 42.7% |
| William B. Blackburn | Democratic-Republican | 329 | 10.2% |
Hawkins took his seat March 29, 1814,[1] during the 2nd (of 3) Session of the 13th Congress. Hawkins did not run for re-election in the 14th Congress and was succeeded by Henry Clay again.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 13th Congress membership roster Archived 2012-12-13 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ A New Nation Votes