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1797 Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district special election 
Summary
A special election was held in Pennsylvania's 5th congressional district on October 10, 1797 to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of George Ege (F).
| Candidate | Party | Votes[1] | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Hiester | Democratic-Republican | 1,259 | 100% |
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References edit
- ^ Cox, Harold E. (January 13, 2007). "5th Congress 1797–1798" (PDF). Wilkes University Election Statistics Project.