On August 14, 1826, Henry Wilson (J) of Pennsylvania's 7th district died. [1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy on October 10, 1826.
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On August 14, 1826, Henry Wilson (J) of Pennsylvania's 7th district died. [1] A special election was held to fill the resulting vacancy on October 10, 1826.
| Candidate | Party | Votes [2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Krebs | Jacksonian | 5,063 | 63.4% |
| George Kerk | Federalist | 2,929 | 36.6% |
Krebs took his seat at the start of the Second Session of the 19th Congress. [3]
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