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A special election to the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's 4th congressional district was held August 4, 1870.
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The winning candidate would serve in the United States House of Representatives to represent North Carolina in the 41st Congress until the general election on November 26, 1870.
Incumbent U.S. Representative John T. Deweese resigned his seat on February 28, 1870, before he was censured by the House of Representatives on March 1, 1870, for selling an appointment to the Naval Academy.[1][2] A special election was held to replace his seat.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Conservative | Robert B. Gilliam | 14,014 | 50.83% | +3.02% | |
Republican | Madison Hawkins | 13,556 | 49.17% | −3.02% | |
Majority | 458 | 1.66% | +2.71% | ||
Turnout | 27,570 | 100.00% | |||
Conservative gain from Republican |
Representative-elect Robert B. Gilliam, died before taking office, necessitating the November 26 special election.
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