In December 1816, a special election was held in Georgia's to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of
Alfred Cuthbert
Alfred Cuthbert (December 23, 1785July 9, 1856) was a United States representative and Senator from Georgia. He should not be confused with his brother, John Alfred Cuthbert.
Life and career
Cuthbert was born in Savannah. He was instructed by pr ...
(DR) on November 9. Cuthbert himself had been elected in a
special election in 1813.
Election results
Cook took his seat in Congress on January 23, 1817.
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See also
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List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
References
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Georgia 1816 At-large
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