Maryland 1802 House of Delegates, Anne Arundel County

Office:
House of Delegates (State)
Title:
Delegate
Jurisdiction:
State
Label:
Maryland 1802 House of Delegates, Anne Arundel County
Date:
1802
State:
Maryland
Type:
General
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
House of Delegates/Delegate
Candidates:
Lloyd Dorsey, Richard H. Harwood, Richard Merriken, William Dorsey, Horatio Ridout
Candidates: Lloyd Dorsey[1]Richard H. Harwood[2]Richard Merriken[3]William Dorsey[4]Horatio Ridout
Affiliation:RepublicanRepublicanRepublicanRepublican
Final Result: [5][6][7]-----
Anne Arundel County-----

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]Elected.
[4]Elected.
[5]William Dorsey died shortly after being elected.
[6]"The Democrats we understand intend to contest Mr. Ridouts' election, as a Mr. Dorsey, who died six days previous to the election had a majority over Mr. Ridout." Frederick-Town Herald (Fredericktown, MD). October 23, 1802.
[7]"Republican ticket prevailed by a majority of between 400 and 500." Frederick-Town Herald (Fredericktown, MD). October 23, 1802.

References:

National Intelligencer and Washington Advertiser (Washington, DC). October 11, 1802.
Frederick-Town Herald (Fredericktown, MD). October 23, 1802.

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Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).
handwritten notes
Phil's original notebook pages that were used to compile this election. These notes are considered a draft of the electronic version. Therefore, the numbers may not match. To verify numbers you will need to check the original sources cited. Some original source material is available at the American Antiquarian Society).

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