A special election was held in on August 30, 1802, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Joseph Peirce (F) earlier that year.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Hunt | Federalist | 5,322 | 55.8% | |
| Nahum Parker | Democratic-Republican | 3,912 | 41.1% | |
| Others | 297 | 3.1% | ||
Hunt took office on December 6, 1802[2]