A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district on October 11, 1814 [1] to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Jonathan Roberts (DR) upon being elected to the Senate. [2]
A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 2nd congressional district on October 11, 1814 [1] to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Jonathan Roberts (DR) upon being elected to the Senate. [2]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Henderson | Federalist | 4,773 | 50.4% |
| John Hahn | Democratic-Republican | 4,702 | 49.6% |
Henderson took his seat on November 27, 1814. [2]