On May 20, 1822,Samuel Moore (DR) ofPennsylvania's 6th district resigned.[1] A special election was held on October 1, 1822, to fill the resulting vacancy.
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel D. Ingham | Democratic-Republican | 6,131 | 60.5% |
| Samuel Sitgreaves | Federalist | 4,002 | 39.5% |
Ingham took his seat on December 2, 1822.[3]