Aspecial election was held inSouth Carolina's 1st congressional district on May 17, 1825, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation ofJoel R. Poinsett (J) on March 7, 1825[1] to become Minister to Mexico.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Drayton | Jacksonian | 1,236 | 74.8% |
| William Crafts | Federalist | 417 | 25.2% |
Drayton took his seat on December 5, 1825[1]