Aspecial election was held inNorth Carolina's 5th congressional district on August 8, 1805[1] to fill a vacancy left by the death of RepresentativeJames Gillespie (DR) on January 5, 1805,[2] before the 9th Congress began, but after the general elections had taken placefor the 8th Congress.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[3] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kenan | Democratic-Republican | 2,320 | 65.3% |
| Benjamin Smith | Democratic-Republican[4] | 1,234 | 34.7% |
The first session of the 9th Congress began on December 2, 1805[5] so that this vacancy was filled prior to the first meeting of Congress.
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