<P> A special election for Pennsylvania 's 18th congressional district was held on March 13 , 2018 , following the resignation of Republican Representative Tim Murphy . Murphy , who held the seat since January 3 , 2003 , declared his intent to resign on October 5 , 2017 , and vacated his seat on October 21 that year . Democrat Conor Lamb defeated Republican Rick Saccone 49.9 % to 49.5 % . Saccone conceded the race eight days after the election . </P>
<P> A special election for Pennsylvania 's 18th congressional district was held on March 13 , 2018 , following the resignation of Republican Representative Tim Murphy . Murphy , who held the seat since January 3 , 2003 , declared his intent to resign on October 5 , 2017 , and vacated his seat on October 21 that year . Democrat Conor Lamb defeated Republican Rick Saccone 49.9 % to 49.5 % . Saccone conceded the race eight days after the election . </P>
who won the special election held for pennsylvania 's 18th congressional district in march of 2018
who won the special election held for pennsylvania 's 18th congressional district in march of 2018
Democrat Conor Lamb
Democrat Conor Lamb