1820 Michigan Territory's at-large congressional district special election

On August 9, 1820, William Woodbridge, the first delegate for Michigan Territory, resigned, after having served since March 2, 1820.[1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy.

Election results

CandidateVotes[2]Percent
Solomon Sibley21341.4%
Augustus B. Woodward20640.0%
James MacCloskey8917.3%
Jonathan R. Williams71.4%

Sibley took his seat on November 20, 1820.[3]

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