Maine 1820 U.S. Senate, Ballot 2
- Office:
- U.S. Senate (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Senator
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- Maine 1820 U.S. Senate, Ballot 2
- Date:
- 1820
- State:
- Maine
- Type:
- Legislative
- Iteration:
- Second Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
- Candidates:
- John Holmes, Joshua Wingate, Jr.
| Candidates: | John Holmes[1] | Joshua Wingate, Jr.[2] |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | ||
| Final Result: | 95 | 79 |
| Legislature | 95 | 79 |
| House of Representatives[3] | 95 | 79 |
| State Senate[4] | - | - |
Notes:
[1]Elected.
[2]Elected.
[3]"The House proceeded to the election of two senators to represent this state in the Congress of the United States - and on receiving, sorting, and counting the votes, it appeared that the whole number of votes was 145; necessary to a choice 73 - John Holmes had 95 - Joshua Wingate, jr. 79 - and they are elected." Bangor Register (Bangor, ME). June 22, 1820.
[4]The State Senate had already elected John Holmes and Joshua Wingate, Jr. and had sent their choice back to the House for a second ballot.
References:
Bangor Register (Bangor, ME). June 22, 1820.
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