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was held in August 24, 1801 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of

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(DR) on March 5, 1801, before the first session of Congress, upon being appointed

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Election results

Massachusetts electoral law required a majority for election, which was not met on the June 22, 1801 first ballot, requiring a second election held on August 24. Hastings took his seat on January 11, 1802.House official membership roster for the 7th Congress
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Election results

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