Massachusetts 1803 U.S. Senate, Special
- Office:
- U.S. Senate (Federal)
- Title:
- U.S. Senator
- Jurisdiction:
- Federal
- Label:
- Massachusetts 1803 U.S. Senate, Special
- Date:
- 1803
- State:
- Massachusetts
- Type:
- Special
- Iteration:
- First Ballot
- Office/Role:
- U.S. Senate/U.S. Senator
- Candidates:
- Timothy Pickering, Thompson Skinner, Nicholas Tillinghast, Henry Knox, Benjamin Pickman
| Candidates: | Timothy Pickering | Thompson Skinner | Nicholas Tillinghast | Henry Knox | Benjamin Pickman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliation: | Federalist | Republican | Federalist | Federalist | Federalist |
| Final Result: | 52 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| House of Representatives[1] | 52 | 49 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Notes:
[1]"Yesterday, agreeably to previous assignment, the H. of R. proceeded to the choice, and in concurrence with the Senate, the Hon. Timothy Pickering was elected, for two years after this day ... On the first trial, the whole number of votes were 112, of which 57 were necessary to make a choice." The Independent Chronicle (Boston, MA). March 3, 1803.
References:
The Independent Chronicle (Boston, MA). March 3, 1803.
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