Aspecial election was held inPennsylvania's 11th congressional district on October 8, 1805, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation ofJohn B. Lucas (DR) before the first session of the 9th Congress[1] to take a position as district judge for theDistrict of Louisiana.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Smith | Democratic-Republican | 3,275 | 52.7% |
| James O'Hara | Federalist | 2,263 | 36.4% |
| Nathaniel Irish | Constitutional Republicans (Quid) | 681 | 11.0% |
Smith took his seat December 2, 1805[1]