A special election was held in on November 23, 1796, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Absalom Tatom (DR) on June 1, 1796.[1] Tatom had, himself, been elected in a special election the previous year.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William F. Strudwick | Federalist | 264 | 76.3% | |
| Richard Stanford | Democratic-Republican | 78 | 22.5% | |
| Scattering | 4 | 1.2% | ||
Strudwick took his seat on December 13, 1796[1]