New York's 2nd congressional district special election, 1810
A special election was held in New York's 2nd congressional district April 24–26, 1810 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of William Denning (DR), who had never actually served.[1]
Election returns
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel L. Mitchill | Democratic-Republican | 6,129 | 52.4% |
| John B. Coles | Federalist | 5,568 | 47.8% |
Mitchill took his seat on December 4, 1810[1]