Class I U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania
The 1893 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 17, 1893. Incumbent Matthew Quay was re-elected by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the United States Senate. [1]
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The 1893 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 17, 1893. Incumbent Matthew Quay was re-elected by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the United States Senate. [1]
The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, convened on January 17, 1893, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1893. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Matthew Quay (Inc.) | 165 | 64.96 | |
| Democratic | George Ross | 80 | 31.50 | |
| Republican | John Dalzell | 1 | 0.39 | |
| Democratic | William F. Harrity | 1 | 0.39 | |
| Democratic | William Mutchler | 1 | 0.39 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 6 | 2.36 | |
| Totals | 254 | 100.00% | ||
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