1786 Delaware gubernatorial election
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The 1786 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 27, 1786.[1] The judge of the Delaware Court of Common Pleas Thomas Collins was elected president of Delaware for a term of three years.[2]
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October 27, 1786
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The conservative political faction in Delaware politics had regained the ascendancy following their defeat in the last election, and in 1786 took control of the Delaware House of Assembly. Collins, a militia officer and respected landowner from Kent County, Delaware, was considered broadly acceptable to all factions.[3]
The election was conducted by the Delaware General Assembly. Collins was elected unanimously on the first ballot.[2] The number of votes cast was not recorded.[1]
General election
| Candidate | First ballot | |
|---|---|---|
| Count | Percent | |
| Nicholas Van Dyke | ** | 100.00 |
Total |
** |
100.00 |