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The Delaware United States House election for 1804 was held October 13–20, 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.
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 |
See also
- Delaware's at-large congressional district special election, 1805
- United States House of Representatives elections, 1804 and 1805
- List of United States representatives from Delaware
References