A special election was held in on February 1, 1826, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Joseph Kent (A), who had been elected Governor of Maryland.[1]
Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent | |
---|---|---|---|---|
John C. Weems | Jacksonian | 1,139 | 57.9% | |
William Woottan | Unknown | 827 | 42.1% |
Weems took his seat on February 7, 1826[1]