1816 Kentucky's 1st congressional district special election
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In April 1816, James Clark (DR), of Kentucky's 1st district, resigned his seat to accept a position as circuit court judge. A special election was held for his replacement.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Fletcher | Democratic-Republican | 3,416 | 58.9% |
| Chilton Allan | Democratic-Republican | 2,380 | 41.1% |
Fletcher took his seat on December 2,[2] at the start of the second session of the 14th Congress.