1792 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1792 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1792. It was the first popular election for the state's chief executive; under the 1776 constitution, the President of Delaware was elected by the legislature. Incumbent President Joshua Clayton ran for re-election. He was nominated by the Federalist Party and was opposed by two Anti-Federalists, Thomas Montgomery and George Mitchell. He won re-election by a decisive margin, but fell short of a majority.

1792 Delaware gubernatorial election

October 2, 1792
 
Nominee Joshua Clayton Thomas Montgomery George Mitchell
Party Federalist Anti-Federalist Anti-Federalist
Popular vote 2,352 1,902 458
Percentage 48.35% 41.63% 10.02%

County results
Clayton:      50โ€“60%
Montgomery:      60โ€“70%

Governor before election

Joshua Clayton as President of Delaware
Federalist

Elected Governor

Joshua Clayton
Federalist

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