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Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district special election, 1840


On November 20, 1840, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of William S. Ramsey on October 17 of the same year.

McClure took office on December 7, 1840, at the start of the 2nd session of the 26th Congress.


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