A special election was held in Delaware's at-large congressional district on October 1, 1822[1] to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Caesar A. Rodney (DR) on January 24, 1822,[2] having been elected to the Senate.
This election was held on the same day as the general elections for Congress in Delaware.
Rodney took his seat December 2, 1822,[4] at the start of the 2nd session of the 17th Congress.