Aspecial election was held in Massachusetts's 11th congressional district on August 4, 1797 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Theophilus Bradbury (F) upon his appointment to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on July 24, 1797.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Bartlett | Federalist | 451 | 81.4% |
| Scattering | 103 | 18.6% | |
Bartlett took his seat November 27, 1797[2]