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1825 North Carolina's 2nd congressional district special election

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On March 23, 1824, Hutchins G. Burton (DR), who had represented North Carolina's 2nd district, resigned upon being elected Governor. A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy on January 6, 1825

Election results

Candidate Party Votes[1] Percent
George Outlaw Democratic-Republican 1,132 55.7%
Willis Alston Democratic-Republican 899 44.2%

There were, in addition, 3 scattering votes.

See also

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