The 1795 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 6, 1795.
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Incumbent Federalist Governor Joshua Clayton was not eligible for re-election under the Delaware Constitution of 1792.
Federalist nominee Gunning Bedford Sr. defeated Democratic-Republican nominee Archibald Alexander with 52.34% of the vote.
General election
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Gunning Bedford Sr. | 2,352 | 52.34% | +3.99% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Archibald Alexander | 2,142 | 47.66% | — | |
| Majority | 210 | 4.68% | -2.05% | ||
| Turnout | 4,494 | 100.00% | |||
| Federalist hold | |||||
References
Bibliography
- Gubernatorial Elections, 1787-1997. Washington, D.C.: Congressional Quarterly Inc. 1998. ISBN 1-56802-396-0.
- Glashan, Roy R. (1979). American Governors and Gubernatorial Elections, 1775-1978. Meckler Books. ISBN 0-930466-17-9.
- Dubin, Michael J. (2003). United States Gubernatorial Elections, 1776-1860: The Official Results by State and County. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. ISBN 978-0-7864-1439-0.