New York's 21st congressional district special election, 1816
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A special election was held in New York's 21st congressional district April 30-May 2, 1816 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Peter B. Porter (DR) on January 23, 1816[1] after being appointed a Commissioner under the Treaty of Ghent. The special election was held at the same time as the general elections to the 15th Congress in New York.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald S. Clarke | Democratic-Republican | 8,788 | 58.7% |
| Daniel W. Lewis | Federalist | 6,171 | 41.3% |
Clarke took his seat December 2, 1816[1]
