The1875 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 19, 1875.William A. Wallace 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 19, 1875, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1875. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | William A. Wallace | 125 | 49.80 | |
| Republican | John Allison | 116 | 46.22 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 10 | 3.98 | |
| Totals | 251 | 100.00% | ||
| Preceded by | Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I) 1875 | Succeeded by |