The1879 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 20, 1879.J. Donald Cameron was re-elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
After Sen.Simon Cameron resigned from office, his son J. Donald Cameron was elected by the General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives and theSenate, in1877 to serve the remainder of the unexpired term, which was to expire on March 4, 1879.
The Pennsylvania General Assembly convened on January 20, 1879, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1879. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | J. Donald Cameron (Inc.) | 135 | 53.78 | |
| Democratic | Hiester Clymer | 92 | 36.65 | |
| Greenback | Daniel Agnew | 16 | 6.37 | |
| Republican | Edward McPherson | 3 | 1.20 | |
| Republican | Russell Thayer | 1 | 0.40 | |
| Republican | Galusha A. Grow | 1 | 0.40 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 3 | 1.20 | |
| Totals | 251 | 100.00% | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class III) 1879 | Succeeded by |
