1836 Pennsylvania's 24th congressional district special election
On October 11, 1836, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 24th congressional district, to fill a vacancy left by the resignation of John Banks (AM) on April 2. This election was held at the same time as the general elections for the 25th Congress
Election results
Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
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John J. Pearson | Anti-Jacksonian | 3,410 | 57.7% |
John Findley | Jacksonian | 2,505 | 42.3% |
Pearson took his seat December 5, 1836, at the start of the second session of the 24th Congress.[2]
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