On August 2, 1813, at the end of the 1st session of the 13th Congress, Egbert Benson (F) of New York's resigned. A special election was held for his replacement December 28–30, 1813.
Election results Candidate Party Votes Percent William Irving Democratic-Republican 3,895 52.5% Peter A. Jay Federalist 3,518 47.5%
Irving took his seat on January 22, 1814.
See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
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