New York's 6th congressional district special election, 1815
In March 1815, Jonathan Fisk (DR), who'd been re-elected to New York's 6th district, resigned to accept an appointment as United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. A special election was held in April of that year to fill the vacancy left by his resignation.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James W. Wilkin | Democratic-Republican | 1,429 | 59.2% |
| Samuel S. Seward | Federalist | 981 | 40.6% |
Wilkin took his seat at the start of the 14th Congress.
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