United States Senate election in Pennsylvania, 1869
The 1869 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 19, 1869. John Scott 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 the Senate, convened on January 19, 1869, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1869. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | John Scott | 78 | 58.65 | |
| Democratic | William A. Wallace | 51 | 38.35 | |
| Democratic | Hiester Clymer | 1 | 0.75 | |
| N/A | Not voting | 3 | 2.26 | |
| Totals | 133 | 100.00% | ||
See also
References
- 1 2 "U.S. Senate Election - 19 January 1869" (PDF). Wilkes University. Retrieved 23 December 2012.
- ↑ "PA US Senate - 1869". OurCampaigns. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
External links
| Preceded by 1863 |
Pennsylvania U.S. Senate election (Class I) 1869 |
Succeeded by 1875 |
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