A special election was held in New Hampshire's at-large congressional district on August 30, 1802, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Joseph Peirce (F) earlier that year.
Election results
| 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]