<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 votes in pa special election march 13
who votes in pa special election march 13
Pennsylvania 's 18th congressional district
Pennsylvania 's 18th congressional district