Aspecial election was held inNorth Carolina's 8th congressional district on November 3, 1826, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation ofWillie P. Mangum (J) on March 18, 1826[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel L. Barringer | Jacksonian | 1,275 | 50.4% |
| James Mebane | Democratic-Republican | 1,254 | 49.6% |
Barringer took his seat December 4, 1826[1]
