A special election was held in New Jersey's at-large congressional district to fill two vacancies caused by the deaths of George Holcombe (J) on January 14, 1828 and Hedge Thompson (A) on July 23, 1828. [1] The elections were held at the same time as the election for the 21st Congress.
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Sinnickson | Anti-Jacksonian | 23,425 | 26.0% |
| James F. Randolph | Anti-Jacksonian | 23,387 | 25.9% |
| James Parker | Jacksonian | 21,757 | 24.1% |
| James Westcott | Jacksonian | 21,577 | 23.9% |
Sinnickson and Randolph took their seats on December 1, 1828. [1] Randolph was also elected to the 21st Congress.
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