Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district special election, 1805
A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district on October 8, 1805 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of John B. Lucas (DR) before the first session of the 9th Congress[1] to take a position as district judge for the District of Louisiana.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith | Democratic-Republican | 3,275 | 52.7% |
| James O'Hara | Federalist | 2,263 | 36.4% |
| Nathaniel Irish | Constitution | 681 | 11.0% |
Smith took his seat December 2, 1805[1]
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