At some point in 1826,Joseph Hemphill (J) ofPennsylvania's 2nd district resigned from Congress.[1] Aspecial election was held to fill the resulting vacancy.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Kittera | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,399 | 55.0% |
| Henry Horn | Jacksonian | 1,961 | 45.0% |
Kittera took his seat at the start of the Second Session of Congress.[3]