1792 United States House of Representatives election in Georgia
Following the 1790 census, Georgia's apportionment was decreased from 3 seats to 2 (the only state whose representation decreased after the census). Georgia switched from separate districts to at-large seats.
District | Incumbent | Party | First elected |
Result | Candidates |
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Georgia at-large 2 seats on a general ticket |
John Milledge Redistricted from the 1st district |
Anti-Administration | 1792 (special) | Incumbent lost re-election. New member elected. Anti-Administration hold. |
√ Abraham Baldwin (Anti-Admin) 44.5% √ Thomas P. Carnes (Anti-Admin) 29.5% George Mathews 10.8% John Milledge (Anti-Admin) 8.1% Scattering 7.0% Francis Willis (Anti-Admin) 0.3% |
Abraham Baldwin Redistricted from the 2nd district |
Anti-Administration | 1789 | Incumbent re-elected. | ||
Francis Willis Redistricted from the 3rd district |
Anti-Administration | 1791 | Incumbent lost re-election. New member elected. Anti-Administration loss |
Elections in Georgia |
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See also
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1792 and 1793
- List of United States Representatives from Georgia
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