1812 Massachusetts's 17th congressional district special election
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A special election was held in Massachusetts's 17th congressional district on April 6, 1812, to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Barzillai Gannett (DR) who resigned sometime in 1812 without having served.[1]
Election returns
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Carr | Democratic-Republican | 4,598 | 57.5% |
| Pitt Dillingham | Federalist | 3,396 | 42.5% |
Carr took his seat June 3, 1812[1]