Virginia's 9th congressional district special election, 1790
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A special election was held in Virginia's 9th congressional district in July, 1790, to fill the vacancy left by the death of Theodorick Bland (A) on June 1, 1790.[1]
Election Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B. Giles | Anti-Administration | 1,561 | 54.5% |
| Thomas Edmunds | Pro-Administration | 1,301 | 45.5% |
Giles took his seat December 7, 1790[1]
