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Rhode Island elected its members August 30, 1825 after the term began but before the new Congress convened. Rhode Island law required a candidate receive votes from a majority of voters for election, as only one candidate received a majority in this election, a second election was held for the remaining seat.

District Incumbent This race
Member Party First elected Results Candidates
Rhode Island at-large
2 seats on a general ticket
Samuel Eddy Adams-Clay Democratic-Republican 1818 Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Anti-Jacksonian gain.
First ballot (August 30, 1825):

Second ballot (November 25, 1825):
Job Durfee Adams-Clay Democratic-Republican 1820 Incumbent lost re-election.
New member elected.
Anti-Jacksonian gain.

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