A special election was held in Massachusetts's 2nd congressional district on May 4, 1808, to fill a vacancy left by the death of Jacob Crowninshield (DR) on April 15, 1808.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Story | Democratic-Republican | 1,939 | 100% |
Story ran unopposed and took his seat on December 20, 1808[1]