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1813 New York's 2nd congressional district special election
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On August 2, 1813, at the end of the 1st session of the 13th Congress,[1] Egbert Benson (F) of New York's 2nd district resigned. A special election was held for his replacement December 28â30, 1813.[2]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[3] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Irving | Democratic-Republican | 3,895 | 52.5% |
| Peter A. Jay | Federalist | 3,518 | 47.5% |
Irving took his seat on January 22, 1814.[1]