Massachusetts's 1st congressional district special election, 1817
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A special election was held in Massachusetts's 1st congressional district to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Representative-elect James Lloyd (F) before the beginning of the 15th Congress.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Mason | Federalist | 1,746 | 55.6% |
| Andrew Ritchie | Federalist | 1,393 | 44.4% |
