On March 23, 1824, Hutchins G. Burton (DR), who had represented North Carolina's 2nd district, resigned upon being elected Governor. A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy on January 6, 1825
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Outlaw | Democratic-Republican | 1,132 | 55.7% |
| Willis Alston | Democratic-Republican | 899 | 44.2% |
There were, in addition, 3 scattering votes.
See also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "North Carolina 1825 U.S. House of Representatives, District 2, Special". elections.lib.tufts.edu. Retrieved September 11, 2024.