Senators were elected over a wide range of time throughout 1802 and 1803, and a seat may have been filled months late or remained vacant due to legislative deadlock.

The Democratic-Republican Party maintained and greatly expanded their majority of seats to over two-thirds of the Senate.

The governor appointed Democratic-Republican John Condit September 1, 1803, to continue the term.

Federalist Gouverneur Morris lost re-election to the class 1 seat to Democratic-Republican Theodorus Bailey in 1803.

[20] Federalist Senator Nathaniel Chipman lost re-election to Democratic-Republican Israel Smith.

Democratic-Republican John Taylor was appointed but chose not to run to finish the term.

Democratic-Republican Abraham B. Venable was elected December 7, 1803, as the unanimous choice of the Virginia General Assembly.