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1822 United States House of Representatives election in Georgia

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Georgia gained one seat in reapportionment following the 1820 United States census.[citation needed]

In the 1820 election, incumbent Thomas W. Cobb faced strong opposition.[1]

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Georgia at-large
7 seats on a general ticket
Alfred Cuthbert Democratic-Republican 1813 (Special)
1816 (Resigned)
1820
Incumbent re-elected.
George R. Gilmer Democratic-Republican 1820 Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican hold.
Joel Abbot Democratic-Republican 1816 Incumbent re-elected.
Edward F. Tattnall Democratic-Republican 1820 Incumbent re-elected.
Robert R. Reid Democratic-Republican 1819 (Special) Incumbent retired.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican hold.
Wiley Thompson Democratic-Republican 1820 Incumbent re-elected.
None (District created) New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican gain.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Georgia Election". Winchester Gazette. October 21, 1820. Retrieved March 1, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.