Massachusetts 1822 State Senate, Bristol County, Special
- Office:
- State Senate (State)
- Title:
- State Senator
- Jurisdiction:
- State
- Label:
- Massachusetts 1822 State Senate, Bristol County, Special
- Date:
- 1822
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Type:
- Special
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- State Senate/State Senator
- Candidates:
- James L. Hodges, Hercules Cushman
| Candidates: | James L. Hodges[1] | Hercules Cushman |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Republican | Republican |
| Final Result: [2][3][4] | 116 | 6 |
| General Court | 116 | 6 |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]When the Legislature, elected in 1821, reconvened on January 9, 1822, there were two vacancies in the State Senate. From Bristol County, John M. Williams, had resigned, having become a Judge in the Court of Common Pleas.
[3]"The whole number of members present was 133, and there were 122 votes given." Boston Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA). January 17, 1822.
[4]"It was understood by many of the members that Mr. Cushman, who is a member of the other house, declined being a candidate for the Senate." Boston Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA). January 17, 1822.
References:
Boston Weekly Messenger (Boston, MA). January 17, 1822.
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