<Tr> <Td> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> </Td> </Tr> <Ul> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> <Li> </Li> </Ul> <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 49.8% to 49.6% . Saccone conceded the race eight days after the election . </P> <P> Eight - term incumbent Republican U.S. Representative Tim Murphy was involved in a sex scandal consisting of his allegedly having extramarital sexual relations with a woman and then asking her to have an abortion . This was particularly damaging because Murphy identifies as a pro-life politician . Murphy subsequently announced that he was resigning and that he would leave office on October 21 . </P>

Who are the two candidates running to represent us in the 18th congressional district of pa