Aspecial election was held inNew York's 6th congressional district October 6–8, 1801[1] to fill a vacancy left by the resignation ofJohn Bird (F) on July 26, 1801,[2] prior to the first meeting of the 7th Congress.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[3] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John P. Van Ness | Democratic-Republican | 1,981 | 64.1% |
| Hezekiah L. Hosmer | Federalist | 1,111 | 35.9% |
John P. Van Ness took his seat December 7, 1801,[2] but did not complete the term, as he was appointed by PresidentThomas Jefferson as a major in the militia of theDistrict of Columbia and on January 17, 1803, his seat was declared vacant[4] and left vacant until the start of theEighth Congress.
