Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district special election, 1796
A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district on October 11, 1796 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Daniel Hiester (DR) on July 1, 1796[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ege | Federalist | 2,039 | 56.8% |
| Joseph Hiester | Democratic-Republican | 1,553 | 43.2% |
George Ege also won the 5th district in the general election.
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