New York 1812 U.S. House of Representatives, District 12
- Office:
- U.S. House of Representatives (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Congressman
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- New York 1812 U.S. House of Representatives, District 12
- Date:
- 1812
- State:
- New York
- Type:
- General
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. House of Representatives/U.S. Congressman
- Candidates:
- William Dowse, Arunah Metcalf
| Candidates: | William Dowse | Arunah Metcalf |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Federalist | Republican |
| Final Result: [1][2] | 2299 | 2075 |
| District of Twelve | 2299 | 2075 |
| Delaware County | - | - |
| Otsego County[3] | 2299 | 2075 |
| Town of Burlington | 98 | 162 |
| Town of Butternuts | 120 | 148 |
| Town of Cherry Valley | 243 | 124 |
| Town of Decatur[4] | 57 | 47 |
| Town of Edmeston | 54 | 89 |
| Town of Exeter | 61 | 74 |
| Town of Hartwick | 121 | 176 |
| Town of Laurens | 142 | 61 |
| Town of Maryland | 35 | 90 |
| Town of Middlefield | 234 | 55 |
| Town of Milford | 132 | 85 |
| Town of New Lisbon | 82 | 109 |
| Town of Otego | 46 | 87 |
| Town of Otsego | 286 | 168 |
| Town of Pittsfield | 27 | 59 |
| Town of Plainfield | 112 | 75 |
| Town of Richfield | 104 | 102 |
| Town of Springfield | 189 | 54 |
| Town of Unadilla | 50 | 119 |
| Town of Westford | 75 | 78 |
| Town of Worcester | 31 | 113 |
Notes:
[1]According to the census figures for 1810, New York was entitled to gain seats in the U.S. House of Representatives. However, the State Legislature made no effort to re-apportion the Congressional districts before the elections scheduled for the spring. Therefore, elections for U.S. House of Representatives were held using the previous district boundaries. The results of these elections were declared null and void. A newly elected State Legislature redrew the districts and set the dates of December 15-17 for new Congressional elections.
[2]Not all counties held elections for U.S. House of Representatives during the spring cycle, since it was known that districts were slated to be redrawn.
[3]The Cooperstown Federalist (Cooperstown, NY) reports 2085 votes for Arunah Metcalf in Otsego County.
[4]The Cooperstown Federalist (Cooperstown, NY) reports 57 votes for Arunah Metcalf in Decatur.
References:
Cooperstown Federalist (Cooperstown, NY). May 9, 1812.
Otsego Herald (Cooperstown, NY). May 9, 1812.
The Columbian. (For the Country) (New York, NY). June 13, 1812.
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