A special election was held in Massachusetts's 11th congressional district on October 8, 1810 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of William Stedman (F) on July 16, 1810. [1]
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A special election was held in Massachusetts's 11th congressional district on October 8, 1810 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of William Stedman (F) on July 16, 1810. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abijah Bigelow | Federalist | 2,123 | 72.3% |
| Timothy Whiting | Democratic-Republican | 790 | 26.9% |
| Moses White | Democratic-Republican | 23 | 0.8% |
Bigelow took his seat December 14, 1810 [1]
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