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The1789 United States House of Representatives election in Delaware was held on January 7, 1789. The formerContinental Congressman John Vining won the election and became Delaware's first Representative to the House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Administration | John Vining | 898 | 43.61% | |
| Anti-Administration | Rhoads Shankland | 491 | 23.85% | |
| Pro-Administration | Gunning Bedford Jr. | 308 | 14.96% | |
| Pro-Administration | Joshua Clayton | 272 | 13.21 | |
| Independent | Allen MacLean | 90 | 4.37% | |
| Total votes | 2,059 | 100% | ||
