A special election was held in on September 27, 1827 to fill a vacancy left by the death of William Burleigh (A) on July 2, 182720th Congress membership roster
Election results Candidate Party VotesElection results from OurCampaigns.com Percent Rufus McIntire Jacksonian 2,174 52.9% John Holmes Adams 1,932 47.1%
McIntire took his seat December 3, 1827. Holmes was subsequently elected to the Senate, taking his seat January 26, 1829
See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
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