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The1802 United States Senate special election in Delaware was held on January 14, 1802. SenatorHenry Latimer had resigned after becoming unhappy over the tactics of his political opponents who were still bitter over the circumstances of the contested election in1792.Samuel White defeatedArchibald Alexander, who had previously failed to win gubernatorial and House elections, by 10 votes.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federalist | Samuel White | 17 | 62.96% | |
| Democratic-Republican | Archibald Alexander | 10 | 37.04% | |
| Total votes | 27 | 100% | ||
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