Aspecial election was held inMassachusetts's 10th congressional district on October 8, 1810, to haveJoseph Allen (F) fill a vacancy left by the resignation ofJabez Upham (F).
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Allen | Federalist | 1,802 | 55.2% |
| John Spurr | Democratic-Republican | 1,464 | 44.8% |
Allen took his seat on December 13, 1810, and left in the new year.[2]