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1789 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware 
Summary
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.
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Results edit
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 edit
References edit
- ^ "1789 Presidential Election Results Delaware".