1883 Alabama's 8th congressional district special election

none February 2026 September 2023 On January 3, 1883, Democrat Joseph Wheeler was elected to finish the term of Greenback William M. Lowe in the United States House of Representatives. He represented AL 8. He was seated January 15, 1883, for the term ending March 3, 1883. Background In the 1878 United States House of Representatives elections, Lowe was elected to serve in the 46th United States Congress. He lost re-election to Wheeler in 1880, but successfully contested the election and was reseated June 3, 1882. Lowe then died October 12, 1882. Results Joseph Wheeler (Democratic) 62.14% John B. McClellan (Independent) 37.86% Next term Wheeler had not been elected to the next term on November 7, 1882, which was won by fellow Democrat Luke Pryor. See also 1882 United States House of Representatives elections#Special elections References https://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=160855 AL District 08 - Special Election December 27, 2004 October 23, 2019 OurCampaigns.com, citing Dubin's United States Congressional Elections, 1778-1997 The Official Results, pg. 255 Alabama 1883 08 1883 08 Alabama 08 United States House of Representatives 08 Category:United States House of Representatives special elections in Alabama