Maryland's 3rd congressional district special election, 1794
A special election was held in Maryland's 3rd congressional district on December 8, 1794 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Uriah Forrest (P) on November 8 of the same year.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Edwards | Pro-Administration | 364 | 54.4% |
| Thomas Turner | Unknown | 281 | 42.0% |
| Richard Hall | Unknown | 24 | 3.6% |
Edwards took his seat in the 3rd Congress on January 2, 1795.[1]
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