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
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