1801 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania

The 1801 United States Senate election in Pennsylvania was held on February 19, 1801. Peter Muhlenberg was elected by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to the United States Senate.

1801 U.S. Senate election in Pennsylvania
February 19, 1801

102 Members of the Pennsylvania legislature
Plurality of votes needed to win
 
Nominee Peter Muhlenberg George Logan
Party Democratic-Republican Democratic-Republican
Electoral vote 46 45
Percentage 45.10% 44.12%

Senator before election

William Bingham
Federalist

Elected Senator

Peter Muhlenberg
Democratic-Republican

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