Maryland 1801 U.S. House of Representatives, District 2
- Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Congressman
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- Maryland 1801 U.S. House of Representatives, District 2
- Date:
- 1801
- State:
- Maryland
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
- Candidates:
- Richard Sprigg, John Thomas
Candidates: | Richard Sprigg[1] | John Thomas |
---|---|---|
Affiliation: | Republican | Federalist |
Final Result: | 1393 | 750 |
District of Two | 1393 | 750 |
Anne Arundel County | 829 | 360 |
Prince George's County[2] | 564 | 390 |
Town of Bladensburg | 75 | 43 |
Nottingham | 148 | 58 |
Piscataway | 48 | 171 |
Upper Marlboro | 93 | 44 |
Vansville | 200 | 74 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]Numerous newspapers list 528 votes for Richard Spriggs and 347 votes for John Thomas.
References:
Original Election Returns. Maryland State Archives, Annapolis.
National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). April 8, 1801.
The Times; and District of Columbia Daily Advertiser (Alexandria, VA). April 10, 1801.
The Telegraphe and Daily Advertiser (Baltimore, MD). April 11, 1801.
The Examiner (Richmond, VA). April 14, 1801.
The Carolina Gazette (Charleston, SC). April 23, 1801.
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