Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district special election, 1841
On May 4, 1841, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of William S. Ramsey (D) on October 17, 1840, shortly after his re-election, and before the 26th Congress had ended.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amos Gustine | Democratic | 1,820 | 93.9% |
| Scattering | 119 | 6.1% | |
Gustine took his seat on May 31,[2] at the start of the 1st session of the 27th Congress.
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