A special election was held in Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district on May 4, 1808, to fill a vacancy left by the death of Jacob Crowninshield (DR) on April 15, 1808. [1]
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A special election was held in Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district on May 4, 1808, to fill a vacancy left by the death of Jacob Crowninshield (DR) on April 15, 1808. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Story | Democratic-Republican | 1,939 | 100% |
Story ran unopposed and took his seat on December 20, 1808 [1]
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