A special election was held in on May 23, 1814, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of William M. Richardson (DR) on April 18, 1814.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Dana | Democratic-Republican | 2,409 | 57.6% | |||
| Asahel Stearns | Federalist | 1,770 | 42.4% |
Dana took his seat September 22, 1814.[1] His opponent in this election would go on to defeat him in the general elections later that year.