1798 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1798 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1798.

1798 Delaware gubernatorial election

October 2, 1798
 
Nominee Richard Bassett David Hall
Party Federalist Democratic-Republican
Popular vote 2,490 2,068
Percentage 52.50% 43.60%

Governor before election

Daniel Rogers (acting)
Federalist

Elected Governor

Richard Bassett
Federalist

Acting Governor Daniel Rogers was not eligible for re-election under the Delaware Constitution of 1792.

Federalist nominee Richard Bassett defeated Democratic-Republican nominee David Hall and Federalist nominee Barclay Townsend with 52.50% of the vote.

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