1818 South Carolina's 6th congressional district special election
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On November 3, 1817, John C. Calhoun (DR) of South Carolina's 6th district resigned upon being appointed Secretary of War.[1] A special election was held for his replacement
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldred Simkins | Democratic-Republican | 1,563 | 40.8% |
| William Butler | Democratic-Republican | 1,165 | 30.4% |
| Joseph Black | Democratic-Republican | 1,102 | 28.8% |
Simkins took office on February 9, 1818[3]