On September 7, 1821, Representative-electSelah Tuthill (DR) ofNew York's 6th district died before the first meeting of the 17th Congress.[1] A special election was held November 6–8, 1821 to fill the resulting vacancy.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Borland, Jr. | Democratic-Republican | 1,277 | 53.7% |
| John Duer | Democratic-Republican | 1,097 | 46.1% |
Borland took his seat December 3, 1821, at the start of the First Session o the 17th Congress[3]
