1796 Massachusetts's 10th congressional district special election explained

A special election was held in on August 1, 1796, and September 12, 1796, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Benjamin Goodhue (F) in June, 1796. Goodhue had resigned upon being elected to the Senate.[1]

Election results

Two elections were held due to a majority not being achieved on the first vote.

CandidatePartyFirst ballot[2] Second ballot[3]
VotesPercentVotesPercent
Samuel SewallFederalist18331.9%41761.7%
Loammi BaldwinFederalist25938.3%
Jonathan IngersollUnknown12922.5%
John MorrisUnknown12121.2%
John CabotUnknown6010.5%
Samuel HoltenFederalist396.8%
Elias H. DoolyUnknown234.0%
Scattering183.1%

Sewall took his seat on December 7, 1796[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://artandhistory.house.gov/house_history/bioguide-front/4.pdf 4th Congress membership roster
  2. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=729755 Election details from Ourcampaigns.com
  3. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/RaceDetail.html?RaceID=729756 Election details from Ourcampaigns.com