On November 22, 1831, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of William Ramsey (D) on September 29, 1831. [1]
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On November 22, 1831, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 11th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of William Ramsey (D) on September 29, 1831. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert McCoy | Democratic | 2,459 | 44.4% |
| John D. Mahon | Independent | 1,931 | 34.8% |
| James McSherry | Anti-Masonic | 1,154 | 20.8% |
McCoy took his seat December 5, 1831, at the start of the 1st session of the 22nd Congress [3]
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