Aspecial election was held inNorth Carolina's 10th congressional district on August 2, 1798, to fill a vacancy left by the death ofNathan Bryan (DR) on June 4, 1798[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dobbs Spaight | Democratic-Republican | 987 | 51.2% |
| Thomas Badger | Federalist | 940 | 48.8% |
Spaight took his seat December 10, 1798[1]
