1856 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 11 Election

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Who won the 1856 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 11 Election?

William Dewart won the 1856 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 11 Election. William Dewart received 8,959 popular votes (58.26%). The main challenger was James Campbell (41.74%).

See the full head-to-head between Dewart and Campbell

Dewart +16.5 pts · won by 2,541 votes
8,959 votes
James Campbellunion41.74%
6,418 votes
Popular-vote totals for this U.S. House election come from the Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) and the official public record.

Data last verified July 28, 2026.