1796 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware

The 1796 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware was held October 4, 1796. James A. Bayard Sr. won the election.

United States House of Representatives election in Delaware, 1796

October 4, 1796
 
Nominee James A. Bayard Sr. William Perry
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 2,292 1,779
Percentage 56.30% 43.70%

Member of the U.S. House of Representatives before election

John Patten
Democratic-Republican

Elected Member of the U.S. House of Representatives

James A. Bayard Sr.
Federalist

Results

United States House of Representatives elections in Delaware, 1796[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist James A. Bayard Sr. 2,409 56.30%
Democratic-Republican William Perry 1,779 43.70%
Total votes 4,071 100%

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