1796 Rhode Island's at-large congressional district special election

A special election was held in RI's at-large congressional district on November 15, 1796 to fill a vacancy left in both the 4th and 5th Congresses by the resignation of Benjamin Bourne (F).

Election results
Potter took his seat December 19, 1796 but the subsequently resigned after the 1st Session of the 5th Congress, resulting in a second special election