Virginia 1815 U.S. Senate
- Office:
- U.S. Senate (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Senator
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- Virginia 1815 U.S. Senate
- Date:
- 1815
- State:
- Virginia
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
- Candidates:
- John W. Eppes, John Mercer
Candidates: | John W. Eppes[1] | John Mercer |
---|---|---|
Affiliation: | ||
Final Result: [2][3] | 125 | 43 |
Senate | - | - |
House of Delegates | - | - |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]"The two houses this day proceeded to the election of a Senator of the United States in the room of Mr. Giles, resigned." The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). December 11, 1815.
[3]Soon after this election, John Eppes declined to serve as U.S. Senator.
References:
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). December 11, 1815.
The American Beacon and Commercial Diary (Norfolk, VA). December 12, 1815.
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