1808 United States House of Representatives election in Rhode Island

none February 2026 September 2023June 2024 In September 1808, the Federalist ticket won a majority in Rhode Island's election for delegates to the United States Congress, with nearly 500 votes.September 14, 1808 Rhode Island Election https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-united-states-gazette-rhode-island-e/149759232/ 2024-06-21 The United States Gazette Philadelphia Newspapers.com District Incumbent This race Representative Party First elected Results Candidates RI AL X2 seats on a general ticket Nehemiah Knight Democratic-Republican 1802 Incumbent died June 13, 1808.New member elected.Federalist gain.Successor (Jackson) also elected the same day to finish the term. √ Richard Jackson Jr. (Federalist) 26.6%√ Elisha R. Potter (Federalist) 26.4%Isaac Wilbour (Democratic-Republican) 23.6%Jonathan Russell (Democratic-Republican) 23.4% Isaac Wilbour Democratic-Republican 1806 Incumbent lost re-election.New member elected.Federalist gain. See also Rhode Island's at-large congressional district special election, 1808 United States House of Representatives elections, 1808 and 1809 List of United States representatives from Rhode Island References 1808 Rhode Island United States House of Representatives