Indiana's at-large congressional district special election, 1822
On July 25, 1822, William Hendricks (DR) of Indiana's at-large district resigned to run for Governor of Indiana. Hendricks had represented the state since it was first admitted to the Union.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Jennings | Jacksonian Republican | 13,351 | 69.3% |
| Davis Floyd | Democratic-Republican | 5,971 | 30.6% |
Jennings had previously served as delegate for Indiana Territory in the 11th through 14th Congresses. Jennings took his seat December 2[2]
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