Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district special election, 1808
A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 1st congressional district on October 11, 1808 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Joseph Clay (DR) on March 28, 1808.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Say | Democratic-Republican | 7,598 | 55.7% |
| Charles W. Hare | Federalist | 6,046 | 44.3% |
Say took his seat on November 16, 1808.[1]
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