A special election was held in August 24, 1801 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Levi Lincoln Sr. (DR) on March 5, 1801, before the first session of Congress, upon being appointed U.S. Attorney General.House official membership roster for the 7th Congress (footnote 17)
Election results Massachusetts electoral law required a majority for election, which was not met on the June 22, 1801 first ballot, requiring a second election held on August 24. CandidateListed in order on final ballotPartyFirst ballot(June 22, 1801)Second ballot(August 24, 1801) VotesMassachusetts 4th Western special election first trial from Ourcampaigns.com Percent Votes Percent Seth Hastings Federalist 572 29.9% 1,583 54.2% John Whiting Democratic-Republican 869 45.4% 1,335 45.8% Jabez Upham Federalist 473 24.7%
Hastings took his seat on January 11, 1802.House official membership roster for the 7th Congress (footnote 18)
See also List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
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