A special election was held in Massachusetts's 10th congressional district on October 8, 1810, to have Joseph Allen (F) fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Jabez Upham (F).
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A special election was held in Massachusetts's 10th congressional district on October 8, 1810, to have Joseph Allen (F) fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Jabez Upham (F).
| Candidate | Party | Votes [1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Allen | Federalist | 1,802 | 55.2% |
| John Spurr | Democratic-Republican | 1,464 | 44.8% |
Allen took his seat on December 13, 1810, and left in the new year. [2]
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