1887 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

The 1887 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 18, 1887. Matthew Quay was elected by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the United States Senate.[1]

Results

The Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and Senate, convened on January 18, 1887, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1887. The results of the vote of both houses are as follows:

State Legislature Results[1][2]
PartyCandidateVotes%
RepublicanMatthew Quay 165 65.74
DemocraticSimon P. Wolverton8031.87
N/ANot voting62.39
Totals251100.00%

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Preceded by Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I)
1887
Succeeded by