On January 3, 1883, Democrat

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was elected to finish the term of Greenback William M. Lowe in the

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. He represented . He was seated January 15, 1883, for the term ending March 3, 1883.

Background

In the 1878 United States House of Representatives elections, Lowe was elected to serve in the

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. He lost re-election to Wheeler in 1880, but successfully contested the election and was reseated June 3, 1882. Lowe then died October 12, 1882.

Results

(Democratic) 62.14% * John B. McClellan (Independent) 37.86%

Next term

Wheeler had not been elected to the next term on November 7, 1882, which was won by fellow Democrat Luke Pryor.

References

* , citing Dubin's United States Congressional Elections, 1778-1997 The Official Results, pg. 255 {{United States House of Representatives elections Alabama 1883 08 Alabama 1883 08 1883 08 Alabama 08 United States House of Representatives 08 United States House of Representatives 1883 08

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