During the 15th Congress, there were two special elections in the , both held in the year 1818. The 6th district at that time was a plural district with two seats, both of which became vacant at different times in 1818. The first vacancy was caused by John Ross (DR) resigning on February 24, 1818 and the second was caused by

Samuel D. Ingham Samuel Delucenna Ingham (September 16, 1779 – June 5, 1860) was a state legislator, judge, U.S. Representative and served as U.S. Treasury Secretary under President Andrew Jackson. Early life and education Ingham was born near New Hope, Pe ...

(DR) resigning July 6.

March election

The first election, to fill the vacancy left by Ross' resignation, was held March 3. Rogers took his seat March 24, during the First Session

October election

The second election, to fill the vacancy left by Ingham's resignation, was held October 13, the same time as the elections for the 16th Congress Moore ran unopposed and took his seat November 16,, footnote 39 at the start of the Second Session of the 15th Congress.

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March election

October election

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