The 1863 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on January 13, 1863. Charles Buckalew was elected by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the United States Senate.[1]
Results
editThe Pennsylvania General Assembly, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, convened on January 13, 1863, to elect a Senator to serve the term beginning on March 4, 1863. The results of the vote of both houses combined are as follows:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Charles R. Buckalew | 67 | 50.38 | |
| Republican | Simon Cameron | 65 | 48.87 | |
| Republican | William D. Kelley | 1 | 0.75 | |
| Totals | 133 | 100.00% | ||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "U.S. Senate Election - 13 January 1863" (PDF). Wilkes University. Retrieved December 23, 2012.
- ^ "PA US Senate - 1863". OurCampaigns. Retrieved December 22, 2012.