Massachusetts 1794 U.S. House of Representatives, District Southern 3

Office:
U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Congressman
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Massachusetts 1794 U.S. House of Representatives, District Southern 3
Date:
1794
State:
Massachusetts
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
Candidates:
David Cobb, George Leonard, Phanuel Bishop, Elisha May, Laban Wheaton, Stephen Bullock, Stephen Metcalf, Josiah Dean, John Smith, Seth Bullard, Zephaniah Leonard, John Smith
Candidates: David CobbGeorge LeonardPhanuel BishopElisha MayLaban WheatonStephen BullockStephen MetcalfJosiah DeanJohn Smith[1]Seth BullardZephaniah LeonardJohn Smith
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2]36731019062451414114111
District of Southern Three36731019062451414114111
Bristol County280129161503614-114-11
Town of Attleborough53750--------
Town of Berkley-21------4---
Town of Dighton1204--------1
Town of Easton114--10-------
Town of Freetown315----------
Town of Mansfield3210--1-------
Town of Norton1024--25--3----
Town of Raynham182-----8--1-
Town of Rehoboth843110--14------
Town of Somerset12-----------
Town of Swansea-326---------
Town of Taunton841014---------
Town of Westport213----------
Norfolk County8718129129-14--1--
Town of Bellingham11----14-----
District of Dover352----------
Town of Foxborough-23--9-------
Town of Franklin1138-2-----1--
Town of Medfield623----------
Town of Stoughton24-28---------
Town of Walpole1381---------
Town of Wrentham957-10--------

Notes:

[1]Presumably due to the presence of two John Smiths in the Original Election Returns, this candidate was referred to as Reverand John Smith.
[2]Massachusetts law required a majority to elect for the U.S. House of Representatives. A 2nd Trial would be held on January 17, 1795.

References:

Original Election Returns. Massachusetts State Archives, Boston.
The Eastern Herald (Portland, ME). December 29, 1794.

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