1798 Delaware gubernatorial election

1798 Delaware gubernatorial election

October 2, 1798

Nominee Richard Bassett David Hall Party Federalist Democratic-Republican Popular vote 2,490 2,068 Percentage 52.50% 43.60%

Governor before election Daniel Rogers (acting) Federalist Elected Governor Richard Bassett Federalist

The 1798 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1798.

Acting Governor Daniel Rogers was not eligible for re-election under the Delaware Constitution of 1792.

Federalist nominee Richard Bassett defeated Democratic-Republican nominee David Hall and Federalist nominee Barclay Townsend with 52.50% of the vote.

General election

Results

1798 Delaware gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Federalist	Richard Bassett	2,490	52.5%
	Democratic-Republican	David Hall	2,068	43.6%
	Federalist	Barclay Townsend	185	3.90%
Majority			422	8.90%
Turnout			4,743	100.00%
	Federalist hold		Swing

Bibliography

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