A special election was held in New Jersey's at-large congressional district to fill two vacancies caused by the deaths of George Holcombe (J) on January 14, 1828, and Hedge Thompson (A) on July 23, 1828. The elections were held at the same time as the election for the 21st Congress.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sinnickson | Anti-Jacksonian | 23,425 | 26.0% |
| James F. Randolph | Anti-Jacksonian | 23,387 | 25.9% |
| James Parker | Jacksonian | 21,757 | 24.1% |
| James Westcott | Jacksonian | 21,577 | 23.9% |
Sinnickson and Randolph took their seats on December 1, 1828. Randolph was also elected to the 21st Congress.
See also
References
- ^ 20th Congress membership roster Archived 2013-03-04 at the Wayback Machine
- Election results from Ourcampaigns.com
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