A special election was held in North Carolina's 8th congressional district on August 6, 1801, to fill a vacancy created when David Stone (F) resigned upon being elected to the Senate before the 7th Congress began.
Election results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Johnson | Democratic-Republican | 2,160 | 53.2% |
| Thomas Wynns | Democratic-Republican | 1,903 | 46.8% |
| Thomas Johnston | Democratic-Republican | 1 | 0.03% |
Johnson took his seat on December 7, 1801, at the start of the 7th Congress. He subsequently died on July 23, 1802,[2] creating a second vacancy which was filled in another special election.
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