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1816 Maryland's 3rd congressional district special election
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A special election was held in Maryland's 3rd congressional district in 1816 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Alexander C. Hanson (F) upon being elected to the United States Senate.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Peter | Federalist | 1,849 | 45.5% |
| Charles Kilgour | Federalist | 1,255 | 30.9% |
| Nicholas Snethen | Democratic-Republican | 954 | 23.5% |
George Peter was seated on December 2, 1816.[2]