Aspecial election was held inGeorgia's at-large congressional district on October 3, 1803, to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation, before the start of the 8th Congress, ofJohn Milledge (DR), who had been electedGovernor of Georgia.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Bryan | Democratic-Republican | 8,102 | 71.3% |
| Matthew MacAlister | Federalist | 2,230 | 19.6% |
| Cowles Mead | Democratic-Republican | 1,039 | 9.1% |
Bryan took his seat with the rest of the 8th Congress at the start of the 1st session.
