1802 United States elections

1802 United States elections
1800          1801          1802          1803          1804
Midterm elections
Incumbent presidentThomas Jefferson
(Democratic-Republican)
Next Congress8th
Senate elections
Overall controlDemocratic-Republican hold
Seats contested11 of 34 seats
Net seat changeDemocratic-Republican +5
House elections
Overall controlDemocratic-Republican hold
Seats contestedAll 142 voting seats
Net seat changeDemocratic-Republican +35

Elections were held 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.

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.