Pennsylvania's 24th congressional district special election, 1836
On October 11, 1836, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 24th congressional district to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of John Banks (AM) on April 2. This election was held at the same time as the general elections for the 25th Congress
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| John J. Pearson | Anti-Jacksonian | 3,410 | 57.7% |
| John Findley | Jacksonian | 2,505 | 42.3% |
Pearson took his seat December 5, 1836, at the start of the 2nd session of the 24th Congress[2]
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