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1882 · U.S. House of Representatives

Election ID 1882RUHR7

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Election details

Election year
1882
Office
U.S. House of Representatives
Election type
Regular — U.S. House
District
7 (Single-member district)
Jurisdiction
Seats
1
Candidates
3
Other votes
0
Reported total
Assembly year
1883
Tally
Complete
Election ID
1882RUHR7

Notes: Paul resigned on September 5, 1883, before the 48th Congress convened. O'Ferrall nevertheless contested the election ad was seated on March 5, 1884, during the 1st session.

Candidates

CandidatePartyOutcomeVotes% votesIncumbencyCampaign exp.Notes
Paul, JohnREADJWon12,146IncumbentPaul resigned on September 5, 1883, before the 48th Congress convened. O'Ferrall nevertheless contested the election ad was seated on March 5, 1884, during the 1st session.
O'Ferrall, Charles TDLost11,941Incumbent
Cochran, James WRLost107Non-incumbent