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The Delaware United States House election for 1789 was held on January 7, 1789. The former Continental Congressman John Vining won the election and became Delaware`s first Representative to the House of Representatives.
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The Delaware United States House election for 1789 was held on January 7, 1789. The former Continental Congressman John Vining won the election and became Delaware`s first Representative to the House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
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| Pro-Administration | John Vining | 898 | 43.61% | |
| Anti-Administration | Rhoads Shankland | 491 | 23.85% | |
| Pro-Administration | Gunning Bedford Jr. | 308 | 14.96% | |
| Pro-Administration | Joshua Clayton | 272 | 13.21 | |
| Independent | Allen MacLean | 90 | 4.37% | |
| Total votes | 2,059 | 100% | ||
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