1826 Virginia's 5th congressional district special election
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A special election was held in Virginia's 5th congressional district on January 21, 1826, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of John Randolph (J) on December 26, 1825, after being elected to the Senate.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Crump | Jacksonian | 418 | 51.9% |
| William B. Giles | None | 388 | 48.1% |
Crump took his seat on February 6, 1826[1]