Aspecial election was held inPennsylvania's 15th congressional district to fill a vacancy left by the resignation ofAbner Lacock (DR) before the 13th Congress assembled.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wilson | Democratic-Republican | 690 | 78.9% |
| Robert Morse | Unknown | 80 | 9.1% |
| Patrick Farrelly | Democratic-Republican | 70 | 8.0% |
| Others | 35 | 4.0% | |