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The 1798 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on October 2, 1798.
Acting Governor Daniel Rogers was not eligible for re-election under the Delaware Constitution of 1792.
Federalist nominee Richard Bassett defeated Democratic-Republican nominee David Hall and Federalist nominee Barclay Townsend with 52.50% of the vote.