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On March 8, 1838, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Henry A. P. Muhlenberg (D) on February 9, 1838. [1]
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On March 8, 1838, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 9th congressional district to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of Henry A. P. Muhlenberg (D) on February 9, 1838. [1]
| Candidate | Party | Votes [1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George M. Keim | Democratic | 2,599 | 96.8% |
| Scattering | 85 | 3.2% | |
Keim took his seat on March 17, 1838 [2] during the 2nd session of the 25th Congress.
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