1812–13 United States Senate elections
Senators were elected over a wide range of time throughout 1812 and 1813, and a seat may have been filled months late or remained vacant due to legislative deadlock.The Democratic-Republican Party lost two seats but still retained an overwhelming Senate majority.The Maryland legislature failed to elect a senator before the March 3, 1813, the beginning of the term.Robert Henry Goldsborough was appointed to fill the seat.Robert H. Goldsborough won election over Edward Lloyd by a margin of 20.45%, or 18 votes, for the Class 3 seat.