1802 United States House of Representatives election in Georgia

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Georgia gained 2 seats in reapportionment after the 1800 census. Elections were held October 4, 1802.

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
elected
ResultCandidates [Note 1]
Georgia at-large
4 seats on a general ticket
John Milledge Democratic-Republican 1801 (Special) Incumbent resigned in May 1802, leading to a December 15, 1802 special election.
Incumbent re-elected, but did not serve, leading to an October 3, 1803 special election.
David Meriwether Democratic-Republican 1802 (Special) Incumbent re-elected.
None (Seat created)New seat.
Democratic-Republican gain.
None (Seat created)New seat.
Democratic-Republican gain.

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Notes

  1. Only candidates with at least 1% of the vote listed


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