On May 8, 1822, the last day of the First Session of the 17th Congress,William Milnor (F) ofPennsylvania's 1st district resigned.[1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy on October 1, 1822, a week before thegeneral elections for the 18th Congress.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Forrest | Federalist | 5,977 | 50.0% |
| Daniel H. Miller | Democratic-Republican | 5,976 | 50.0% |
Forrest took his seat December 2, 1822[3]
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