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Alexander Stuart
Whig · House · Virginia · 1841–1843
Alexander Stuart was a Whig U.S. representative from Virginia, serving 1841–1843. Cast 705 votes and missed 27.6%.
- Years in Congress
- 1
- Votes missed
- 27.6%
- Born
- 1807
- Died
- 1891
Biography
Alexander Hugh Holmes Stuart (April 2, 1807 – February 13, 1891) was a Virginia lawyer and American political figure associated with several political parties. Stuart served in both houses of the Virginia General Assembly (1836–1838, 1857–1861 and 1874–1877), as a U.S. Congressman (1841–1843), and as the Secretary of the Interior (1850–1853).
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Terms in office
- House, Virginia, 17th District1841–1843 · Whig
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Capitol Receipts, “Alexander Stuart (W-VA), House 1841–1843,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/past-member/S001030/alexander-stuart (accessed 2026-10-13).