A special election was held in Massachusetts's 12th congressional district on August 4, 1814, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Daniel Dewey (F) on February 24, 1814, having been appointed justice of the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts[1]
Electoral results
edit| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John W. Hulbert | Federalist | 2,216 | 51.4% |
| William P. Walker | Democratic-Republican | 2,098 | 48.6% |
Hulbert took his seat September 26, 1814[1]