1808 United States House of Representatives election in Georgia

In November 1808, the four incumbent delegates representing Georgia in the United States Congress were declared re-elected for another term.[1] Both they and their opponents were Democratic-Republicans.[2]

District Incumbent This race
Representative Party First elected Results Candidates
Georgia at-large
4 seats on a general ticket
William W. Bibb Democratic-Republican 1806 Incumbent re-elected. William W. Bibb (Democratic-Republican) 22.7%
George Troup (Democratic-Republican) 22.2%
Howell Cobb (Democratic-Republican) 20.6%
Dennis Smelt (Democratic-Republican) 14.8%
James E. Houston (Democratic-Republican) 11.1%
John M. Dooley (Democratic-Republican) 8.6%
George M. Troup Democratic-Republican 1806 Incumbent re-elected.
Howell Cobb Democratic-Republican 1806 Incumbent re-elected.
Dennis Smelt Democratic-Republican 1806 (Special) Incumbent re-elected.

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References

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  1. ^ "Georgia, Savannah, Nov. 15". Richmond Enquirer. December 2, 1808. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via EBSCOHost.
  2. ^ "Lancaster, Nov. 1". Lancaster Intelligencer. November 1, 1808. Retrieved June 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.