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1789 Delaware gubernatorial election

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Nominee Joshua Clayton
Party Federalist
Popular vote 1
Percentage 100.00%

Governor before election

Jehu Davis (Acting)
Nonpartisan

Elected Governor

Joshua Clayton
Federalist

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The 1789 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on 30 May 1789 in order to elect the President of Delaware. (The office would be renamed to Governor in 1792.) Federalist nominee Joshua Clayton was unanimously elected by the Delaware General Assembly as he ran unopposed. The exact results of this election are unknown.

General election

On election day, 30 May 1789, Federalist nominee Joshua Clayton was unanimously elected by the Delaware General Assembly, thereby gaining Federalist control over the office of president. Clayton was sworn in as the 10th president of Delaware on 2 June 1789.

Results

Delaware gubernatorial election, 1789
Party Candidate Votes %
Federalist Joshua Clayton 1 100.00
Total votes 1 100.00
Federalist gain from Nonpartisan

References

  1. "Joshua Clayton". National Governors Association. January 20, 2009. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
  2. "President of Delaware". ourcampaigns.com. August 10, 2008. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
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See also: Political party strength in Delaware
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