A
special election was held in on December 15, 1802 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of
John Milledge (DR), who had been elected
Governor of Georgia
The governor of Georgia is the head of government of Georgia and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor also has a duty to enforce state laws, the power to either veto or approve bills passed by the Georgia Legisl ...
. The winner would only finish the term ending March 3, 1803. A
separate election would also be held in October 1803 to fill the seat for the next term.
Election results
See also
*
List of special elections to the United States House of Representatives
References
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