On October 8, 1816, a special election was held inPennsylvania's 9th district, the second special election in that district in the14th Congress. The reason for the special election wasThomas Burnside (DR)'s resignation to accept a judicial appointment in April of that year. Burnside himself had been elected to the seat inthe previous special election.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William P. Maclay | Democratic-Republican | 2,169 | 68.5% |
| James Banks | Democratic-Republican | 999 | 31.% |
Maclay took his seat December 3, 1816, at the start of the 2nd session of the 14th Congress[2]