Maine's 1st congressional district special election, 1827
A special election was held in Maine's 1st congressional district on September 27, 1827 to fill a vacancy left by the death of William Burleigh (A) on July 2, 1827[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rufus McIntire | Jacksonian | 2,174 | 52.9% |
| John Holmes | Adams | 1,932 | 47.1% |
McIntire took his seat December 3, 1827. Holmes was subsequently elected to the Senate, taking his seat January 26, 1829[1]
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