1796 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware

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United States House of Representatives election in Delaware, 1796
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  1794 October 4, 1796 1798  
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Nominee James A. Bayard Sr. William Perry
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote2,2921,779
Percentage56.30%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

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

Results

United States House of Representatives elections in Delaware, 1796 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%
Federalist James A. Bayard Sr. 2,292 56.30%
Democratic-Republican William Perry1,77943.70%
Total votes4,071 100%

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