The1808 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on December 13, 1808.Michael Leib was elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
IncumbentDemocratic-Republican SenatorSamuel Maclay, who was elected in1802, was not a candidate for re-election to a second term. The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives and theSenate, convened on December 13, 1808, to elect a new Senator to fill the term beginning on March 4, 1809. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Michael Leib | 90 | 71.43 | |
| Federalist | Joseph Hemphill | 24 | 19.05 | |
| Constitutional | John D. Coxe | 11 | 8.73 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 1 | 0.79 | |
| Totals | 126 | 100.00% | ||
Although Leib's regular term did not begin until March 4, 1809, Leib assumed office in January 1809 following the resignation of his predecessor,Samuel Maclay. He subsequently served out the remainder of Sen. Maclay's term until his own term began in March 1809.[3]
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I) 1808 | Succeeded by |
