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A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district on October 13, 1801 to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Peter Muhlenberg (DR) on March 3, 1801, prior to the beginning of the 7th Congress. [1] Muhlenberg had been elected to the Senate. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Van Horne | Democratic-Republlican | 4,687 | 100% |
There were no other candidates for the vacant seat.
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