1816 Delaware gubernatorial election

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1816 Delaware gubernatorial election

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Nominee John Clark Manaen Bull
Party
Federalist
Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 4,008 3,517
Percentage 53.26% 46.74%

Governor before election

Daniel Rodney

Federalist

Elected Governor

John Clark

Federalist

The 1816 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 1, 1816. Incumbent Federalist Governor Daniel Rodney was unable to seek re-election due to term limits. Former State Representative John Clark ran as the Federalist nominee, and narrowly defeated Democratic-Republican nominee Manaen Bull to hold the office for his party.[1]

General election

Results

1816 Delaware gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ยฑ%
Federalist
John Clark 4,008 53.26% -1.94%
Democratic-Republican Manaen Bull 3,517 46.74% +1.94%
Majority 491 6.52% -3.88%
Turnout 7,525 100.00%
Federalist
hold

References

  1. ^ Conrad, Henry C. (1908). History of the State of Delaware: From the Earliest Settlements to the Year 1907. Vol. 1. Lancaster, Pa.: Wickersham Company, Printers and Binders. p. 175.
  2. ^ "Delaware 1816 Governor". A New Nation Votes: American Election Returns 1787-1825. Tufts University. Retrieved June 17, 2021.

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