Kentucky's 3rd congressional district special election, 1825
A special election was held in Kentucky's 3rd congressional district on August 1, 1825 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Henry Clay (A) on March 6, 1825[1] upon being named Secretary of State by President John Quincy Adams.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Clark | Adams | 2,961 | 59.4% |
| Henry Bowman | Democratic-Republican | 2,026 | 40.6% |
Clark took his seat December 5, 1825[1]
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