New York's 1st congressional district special election, 1799
A special election was held in New York's 1st congressional district December 27-29, 1799 to fill a vacancy left by the death of Jonathan N. Havens (DR) on October 25, 1799.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Smith | Democratic-Republican | 1,599 | 56.2% |
| Silas Wood | Federalist | 1,098 | 38.6% |
| Gazen Ryers | Federalist | 148 | 5.2% |
References
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