1808 United States House of Representatives election in Rhode Island

In September 1808, the Federalist ticket won a majority in Rhode Island's election for delegates to the United States Congress, with nearly 500 votes. District Incumbent This race Representative Party First elected Results Candidates Nehemiah Knight Democratic-Republican 1802 Incumbent died June 13, 1808.New member elected.Federalist gain.Successor (Jackson) also elected the same day to finish the term. √ Richard Jackson Jr. (Federalist) 26.6%√ Elisha R. Potter (Federalist) 26.4%Isaac Wilbour (Democratic-Republican) 23.6%Jonathan Russell (Democratic-Republican) 23.4% Isaac Wilbour Democratic-Republican 1806 Incumbent lost re-election.New member elected.Federalist gain.

See also Rhode Island's at-large congressional district special election, 1808 United States House of Representatives elections, 1808 and 1809 List of United States representatives from Rhode Island

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