On August 14, 1826,Henry Wilson (J) ofPennsylvania's 7th district died.[1] Aspecial election was held to fill the resulting vacancy on October 10, 1826.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Krebs | Jacksonian | 5,063 | 63.4% |
| George Kerk | Federalist | 2,929 | 36.6% |
Krebs took his seat at the start of the Second Session of the 19th Congress.[3]