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New York's 21st congressional district special election, 1816

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A special election was held in New York's 21st congressional district April 30-May 2, 1816 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Peter B. Porter (DR) on January 23, 1816 after being appointed a Commissioner under the Treaty of Ghent. The special election was held at the same time as the general elections to the 15th Congress in New York.

Election results

Clarke took his seat December 2, 1816

References

New York's 21st congressional district special election, 1816 Wikipedia