Virginia 1809 U.S. Senate

Office:
U.S. Senate (Federal)
Title:
U.S. Senator
Jurisdiction:
Federal
Label:
Virginia 1809 U.S. Senate
Date:
1809
State:
Virginia
Type:
Legislative
Iteration:
First Ballot
Office/Role:
U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
Candidates:
Richard Brent
Candidates: Richard Brent[1]
Affiliation:
Final Result: [2][3]-
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Notes:

[1]Elected.
[2]"Richard Brent has been chosen a senator in Congress for Virginia, for six years ensuing the 3d of March next, to succeed Mr. Moore, who declined a re-election." United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). January 16, 1809.
[3]Richard Brent is elected without opposition.

References:

The Enquirer (Richmond, VA). January 10, 1809.
United States' Gazette (Philadelphia, PA). January 16, 1809.

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