Virginia's 13th congressional district special election, 1800
A special election was held in Virginia's 13th congressional district on July 31, 1800 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation, on June 7, 1800,[1] of John Marshall (F), who was named Secretary of State by President John Adams.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Littleton W. Tazewell | Democratic-Republican | 778 | 64.5% |
| John Mayo | Federalist | 428 | 35.5% |
Tazewell took his seat November 26, 1800[1]
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