Two special elections were held in in 1827 to fill a single vacancy.
Background In the 1827 elections, William S. Young (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 Candidate Party VotesNovember election results from OurCampaigns.com Percent John Calhoon Anti-Jacksonian 2,290 57.6% Thomas Chilton Jacksonian 1,685 42.4%
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 Candidate Party VotesDecember election results from OurCampaigns.com Percent Thomas Chilton Jacksonian 3,146 50.7% John Calhoon Anti-Jacksonian 3,063 49.3%
Chilton took his seat on January 11, 1828
See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
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