1778 Delaware gubernatorial election
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The 1778 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on March 31, 1778.[1] The delegate to the Continental Congress from Delaware Caesar Rodney was elected president of Delaware for a term of three years.[2]
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March 31, 1778
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The previous president John McKinly was captured by the British Army in September 1777, less than a year into his three-year term.[3] In succession, the speaker of the Assembly Thomas McKean and the president of the Council George Read acted as president pending the election of McKinly's successor.[4]
The election was conducted by the Delaware General Assembly. Rodney was elected with a majority on the first ballot.[2]
General election
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| Caesar Rodney | 20 | 83.33 |
| Others | 4 | 16.67 |
Total |
24 |
100.00 |
