A special election was held in Ohio's 10th congressional district on October 10, 1826, the same day as the general elections for the 20th Congress, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of David Jennings (A) on May 25, 1826.
Election returns
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Shannon | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,621 | 37.0% |
| John Patterson | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,276 | 32.2% |
| David Robb | Unknown | 1,269 | 17.9% |
| Zaccheus Beatty | Unknown | 913 | 12.9% |
Shannon took his seat on December 4, 1826, and served only for the remainder of the 19th Congress. He did not run in the general election for the 20th Congress.
See also
- List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
- 1826 United States House of Representatives elections in Ohio
References
- ^ 19th Congress membership roster Archived March 9, 2013, at the Wayback Machine
- Election details from Ourcampaigns.com