1825 United States House of Representatives election in Rhode Island
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 | |||
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| 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):
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| Job Durfee | Adams-Clay Democratic-Republican | 1820 | Incumbent lost re-election. New member elected. Anti-Jacksonian gain. | ||
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