On November 20, 1840, aspecial election was held inPennsylvania's 13th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death ofWilliam S. Ramsey on October 17 of the same year.[1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles McClure | Democratic | 3,452 | 94.7% |
| Scattering | 195 | 5.3% | |
McClure took office on December 7, 1840, at the start of the 2nd session of the 26th Congress.[2]
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