Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district special election, 1801
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A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district on October 13, 1801[1] to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Albert Gallatin (DR) in May, 1801, prior to the first meeting of the 7th Congress, after being appointed Secretary of the Treasury.
Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Hoge | Democratic-Republican | 4,687 | 82.6% |
| Alexander Fowler | Federalist | 836 | 14.7% |
| Isaac Weaver | Democratic-Republican | 154 | 2.7% |
