1790 Virginia's 9th congressional district special election
A special election was held in Virginia's 9th congressional district in July, 1790, to fill the vacancy left by the death of Theodorick Bland (A) on June 1, 1790.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B. Giles | Anti-Administration | 1,561 | 54.5% |
| Thomas Edmunds | Pro-Administration | 1,301 | 45.5% |
Giles took his seat December 7, 1790[1]
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References
- "First Congress membership roster" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-12-05. Retrieved 2015-01-17.
- A New Nation Votes
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