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.[1]

District Incumbent This race
Representative Party First elected Results Candidates
Rhode Island at-large
2 seats on a general ticket
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.

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References

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  1. ^ "Rhode Island Election". The United States Gazette. Philadelphia. September 14, 1808. Retrieved June 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.