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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.
Results
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% |
See also
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1788 and 1789
- List of United States representatives from Delaware
References
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Del. Senate | |
Del. House | |
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See also: Political party strength in Delaware |
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