1820 Virginia's 20th congressional district special election
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On February 1, 1820, James Johnson (DR) of Virginia's 20th district resigned from his position as Representative.[1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John C. Gray | Democratic-Republican | 967 | 52.6% |
| Arthur Smith | Democratic-Republican | 873 | 47.4% |
Gray took his seat on November 13, 1820.[3]