1829 Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district special election

On December 15, 1829, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Representative-elect William Wilkins (AM) on November 9, 1829, prior to the start of the 21st Congress.

Election results

CandidatePartyVotes[1]Percent
Harmar DennyAnti-Masonic4,20857.7%
James S. StevensonJacksonian3,09042.3%

Denny took his seat on December 30, 1829.[2]

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