1802 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware
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The 1802 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware was held from October 9â20, 1802. The incumbent Representative James A. Bayard Sr. was defeated by the former state representative Caesar Augustus Rodney with 50.11% of the vote and 15 votes.
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October 9â20, 1802
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic-Republican | Caesar Augustus Rodney | 3,421 | 50.11% | |
| Federalist | James A. Bayard Sr. (incumbent) | 3,406 | 49.89% | |
| Total votes | 6,827 | 100% | ||
Results by county
| County | Rodney# | Rodney% | Bayard# | Bayard% | Total votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 943 | 44.80% | 1,162 | 55.20% | 2,105 |
| New Castle | 1,664 | 70.18% | 707 | 29.82% | 2,371 |
| Sussex | 814 | 34.62% | 1,537 | 65.38% | 2,351 |
| Totals | 3,421 | 50.11% | 3,406 | 49.89% | 6,827 |
