1804 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware
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The 1804 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware was held October 13â20, 1804. The incumbent Representative Caesar Augustus Rodney was defeated by the former Representative James A. Bayard Sr., whom he had defeated in the previous election, with 52.12% of the vote.
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October 13â20, 1804
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Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | James A. Bayard Sr. | 4,398 | 52.12% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Caesar Augustus Rodney (incumbent) | 4,040 | 47.88% | |
| Total votes | 8,438 | 100% | ||
Results by county
| County | Bayard# | Bayard% | Rodney# | Rodney% | Total votes cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 1,374 | 57.47% | 1,017 | 42.53% | 2,391 |
| New Castle | 902 | 31.40% | 1,971 | 68.60% | 2,873 |
| Sussex | 2,122 | 66.86% | 1,052 | 33.14% | 3,174 |
| Totals | 4,398 | 50.11% | 4,040 | 47.88% | 8,438 |
