Rhode Island 1804 U.S. Senate, Special

Office:
U.S. Senate (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Senator
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Rhode Island 1804 U.S. Senate, Special
Date:
1804
State:
Rhode Island
Type:
Special
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
Candidates:
Benjamin Howland, Asher Robins
Candidates: Benjamin Howland[1]Asher Robins
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2][3]--

Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]During the session. . . General Benjamin Howland of Twerton was chosen in place of Samuel J. Potter, Esq., deceased, in opposition to Asher Robins, Esq." The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). November 19, 1804.
[3]"The Hon. Benjamin Howland, Esq; of Tiverton, was chosen by a majority of 2 against Asher Robbins, Esq; to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of the Hon. Samuel J. Potter, Esq." The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). November 19, 1804.

References:

The Providence Gazette (Providence, RI). November 10, 1804.
The True American and Commercial Advertiser (Philadelphia, PA). November 19, 1804.

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