sentences:  While seeking re-election to the Georgia House of Representatives, Jones simultaneously ran for a seat in the United States House of Representatives.In the election of 1798, Georgia used a statewide at-large method for electing two members to serve in the 6th Congress of the United States.Jones received 4,264 votes (37.3%), ahead of second place finisher Benjamin Taliaferro who received 3,823 votes (33.4%).