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Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district special election, 1841


On May 4, 1841, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the death of William S. Ramsey (D) on October 17, 1840, shortly after his re-election, and before the 26th Congress had ended.

Gustine took his seat on May 31, at the start of the 1st session of the 27th Congress.


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