1816 Delaware gubernatorial election

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.

1816 Delaware gubernatorial election

October 1, 1816
 
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

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