1827 Kentucky's 11th Congressional District Special Elections
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Two special elections were held in in 1827 to fill a single vacancy.


Background

In the 1827 elections,
William S. Young William Singleton Young (April 10, 1790 – September 20, 1827) was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky, brother of Bryan Rust Young and uncle of John Young Brown. Biography Young was born near Bardstown, Kentucky. Although he initially studied ...
(A) was re-elected to a 2nd term, but died on September 20, 182720th Congress membership roster
 before Congress assembled. A special election was called to fill the resultant vacancy, held on November 5, 1827


November election

The vote of one county had been thrown out, giving the election to Calhoon. By mutual agreement of both candidates, Calhoon subsequently resigned, and both Calhoon and Chilton petitioned the Governor to call a new election, which was held on December 20, 1827.


December election

Chilton took his seat on January 11, 1828


See also

* List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives


References

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