1802 United States elections
The 1802 United States elections occurred in the middle of Democratic-Republican President Thomas Jefferson's first term, during the First Party System. Members of the 8th United States Congress were chosen in this election. Democratic-Republicans picked up several seats in both chambers of Congress, solidifying their control over the House and Senate.
| ← 1800 1801 1802 1803 1804 → Midterm elections | |
| Incumbent president | Thomas Jefferson (Democratic-Republican) |
|---|---|
| Next Congress | 8th |
| Senate elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic-Republican hold |
| Seats contested | 11 of 34 seats |
| Net seat change | Democratic-Republican +5 |
| House elections | |
| Overall control | Democratic-Republican hold |
| Seats contested | All 142 voting seats |
| Net seat change | Democratic-Republican +35 |
In the House, 36 seats were added following the 1800 census. Democratic-Republicans gained many seats, increasing their majority.
In the Senate, Democratic-Republicans won major gains, increasing their previously-narrow majority.
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