In 1821, Representative-elect John S. Richards (DR), who'd been elected to represent , declined to serve. A special election was held to fill the resulting, the first of two special elections in the 9th district for the 17th Congress.

Election results

Blair took his seat at the start of the 17th Congress. Blair himself subsequently resigned May 8, 1822, footnote 56 resulting in a second special election.

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Election results

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