A special election was held in Ohio's 3rd congressional district on May 10, 1813, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Duncan McArthur (DR) on April 5, 1813, before Congress assembled.[1]
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Creighton, Jr. | Democratic-Republican | 538 | 59.8% |
| Abraham Claypool | 361 | 40.2% |
Creighton took his seat June 15, 1813[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b 13th Congress membership roster Archived December 13, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Election details from Ourcampaigns.com