A special election was held in Rhode Island's at-large congressional district on August 30, 1808 to fill a vacancy resulting from the death of Nehemiah Knight (DR) on June 13, 1808.[1] This election was held at the same time as the 1808 elections.
Election results[edit]
Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
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Richard Jackson, Jr. | Federalist | 3,262 | 63.4% |
Jonathan Russell | Democratic-Republican | 1,887 | 36.6% |
Jackson took his seat on November 11, 1808.[1] Jackson also won election to the 11th Congress at the same time.
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