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Connecticut's at large congressional district special elections, 1793

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Three special elections were held in Connecticut's at-large congressional district in 1793 to fill vacancies caused by the resignation, prior to the start of the 3rd Congress, of three Representatives-elect.

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First special election

The first special election was held on April 8, 1793 after Jonathan Sturges (P) declined to serve the term for which he'd been elected

Second special election

Benjamin Huntington (P) also resigned his seat before the start of Congress and was replaced by Jonathan Ingersoll in a special election held September 16, 1793

Third special election

Ingersoll subsequently resigned the seat he had won in the September special election. Stephen M. Mitchell was appointed to the Senate to fill a vacancy, and a third election was held for their replacements, with the top two winning seats in the 3rd Congress.

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Connecticut's at-large congressional district special elections, 1793 Wikipedia


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