The1857 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 13, 1857.Simon Cameron was elected by thePennsylvania General Assembly to theUnited States Senate.[1]
The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of theHouse of Representatives and theSenate, convened on January 13, 1857, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1857. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Simon Cameron | 67 | 50.38 | |
| Democratic | John W. Forney | 58 | 43.61 | |
| Democratic | Henry D. Foster | 7 | 5.26 | |
| Democratic | William Wilkins | 1 | 0.75 | |
| Totals | 133 | 100.00% | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I) 1857 | Succeeded by |