1836 Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district special election
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On November 4, 1836, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district to fill a vacancy left by the October 30th, 1836 resignation of Jesse Miller (J).[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Black | Jacksonian | 3,579 | 57.5% |
| Robert Elliott | Anti-Jacksonian | 2,742 | 42.5% |
Black took his seat December 5, 1836, at the start of the 2nd session of the 24th Congress.[3]
