1802 South Carolina's 4th congressional district special election
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A special election was held in South Carolina's 4th congressional district on April 12â13, 1802 to fill a vacancy resulting from the resignation of Thomas Sumter (DR) on December 15, 1801, upon being elected to the Senate.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Winn | Democratic-Republican[3] | 312 | 98.7% |
| John Kershaw | None | 4 | 1.3% |
Winn took his seat January 24, 1803[4]
