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The 1802 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware was held from October 9–20, 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.
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 |
References
- ^ "United States House of Representatives elections in Delaware, 1802". Archived from the original on August 20, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2018.
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