1839 Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district special election
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On November 20, 1839, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 14th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of William W. Potter (D) on October 28 of that year, before the start of the first session of the 26th Congress.[1]
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[2] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| George McCulloch | Democratic | 4,094 | 50.9% |
| James Irvin | Whig | 3,956 | 49.1% |
McCulloch took his seat on December 2, 1839, at the start of the 1st session of the 26th Congress.[3]
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