1808 United States House of Representatives election in Georgia explained

In November 1808, the four incumbent delegates representing Georgia in the United States Congress were declared re-elected for another term.[1] Both they and their opponents were Democratic-Republicans.[2]

DistrictIncumbentThis race
RepresentativePartyFirst electedResultsCandidates

William W. BibbDemocratic-Republican1806Incumbent re-elected.William W. Bibb (Democratic-Republican) 22.7%
George Troup (Democratic-Republican) 22.2%
Howell Cobb (Democratic-Republican) 20.6%
Dennis Smelt (Democratic-Republican) 14.8%
James E. Houston (Democratic-Republican) 11.1%
John M. Dooley (Democratic-Republican) 8.6%
George M. TroupDemocratic-Republican1806Incumbent re-elected.
Howell CobbDemocratic-Republican1806Incumbent re-elected.
Dennis SmeltDemocratic-Republican1806 (Special)Incumbent re-elected.

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Notes and References

  1. News: December 2, 1808 . Georgia, Savannah, Nov. 15 . 2024-06-20 . Richmond Enquirer . EBSCOHost.
  2. News: November 1, 1808 . Lancaster, Nov. 1 . 2024-06-20 . Lancaster Intelligencer . Newspapers.com.