1825 United States House of Representatives election in Rhode Island explained

Rhode Island elected its members August 30, 1825 after the term began but before the new Congress convened. Rhode Island law required a candidate receive votes from a majority of voters for election, as only one candidate received a majority in this election, a second election was held for the remaining seat.

DistrictIncumbentThis race
MemberPartyFirst electedResultsCandidates

Samuel EddyAdams-Clay Democratic-Republican1818Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Anti-Jacksonian gain.
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Job DurfeeAdams-Clay Democratic-Republican1820Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Anti-Jacksonian gain.

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