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The1801 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on February 19, 1801.Peter Muhlenberg was elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
IncumbentFederalistWilliam Bingham, who was elected in1795, was not a candidate for re-election to another term. The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives and theSenate, convened on February 19, 1801, to elect a new Senator to fill the term beginning on March 4, 1801. Two ballots were recorded. The results of the second and final ballot of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Peter Muhlenberg | 46 | 45.10 | |
| Democratic-Republican | George Logan | 45 | 44.12 | |
| Not voting | 11 | 10.78 | ||
| Total votes | 102 | 100 | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class III) 1801 | Succeeded by |
