1803 United States House of Representatives election in Tennessee

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Tennessee increased its apportionment from 1 seat to 3 seats after the 1800 census.

DistrictIncumbentPartyFirst
elected
ResultCandidates
Tennessee at-large
3 seats on a general ticket
William Dickson Democratic-Republican 1801 Incumbent re-elected.William Dickson (Democratic-Republican) 30.2%
George W. Campbell (Democratic-Republican) 29.7%
John Rhea (Democratic-Republican) 23.0%
John Cocke (Democratic-Republican) 17.2%
None (Seat created)New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican gain.
None (Seat created)New seat.
New member elected.
Democratic-Republican gain.

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