1820 Virginia's 1st congressional district special election
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On July 6, 1820, James Pindall (F) resigned from his position as Representative for Virginia's 1st district.[1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward B. Jackson | Democratic-Republican | 1,236 | 60.6% |
| Isaac Leffler | [3] | 721 | 35.4% |
| Thomas P. Moore | [3] | 82 | 4.0% |
Jackson took his seat on November 13, 1820[4]