United States House of Representatives elections, 1802
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The U.S. House election, 1802 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1802.
With a number of new districts created due to a growing population west of the Appalachian Mountains, the House grew greatly prior to the 1802 elections. Nearly all of these new seats went to the Democratic-Republicans.
[edit] Overall results
Party | Total Seats (change) | Seat percentage | |
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Democratic-Republicans | 103 | +35 | 72.5% |
Federalists | 39 | +1 | 27.5% |
Totals | 142 | +36 | 100% |
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Preceded by 1800 |
U.S. House elections | Succeeded by 1804 |
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