1840 Pennsylvania's 22nd congressional district special election
On October 13, 1840, the same day as the general elections for the 27th Congress, a special election was held in Pennsylvania's 22nd congressional district to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Richard Biddle (AM)
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Election results
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
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| Henry M. Brackenridge | Whig | 6,858 | 61.5% |
| William Wilkins | Democratic | 4,297 | 38.5% |
Brackenridge took office on December 10, 1840[2]
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