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Delaware gained a seat after the 1810 census, and chose to elect both seats on ageneral ticket. The ten years between 1813 and 1823 were the only time when Delaware was represented by more than one Representative, and is one of only three states (the other two beingAlaska andWyoming) that have never been divided into districts.
Delaware elected its members October 6, 1812.
| District | Incumbent | This race | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Representative | Party | First elected | Results | Candidates | |
| Delaware at-large 2 seats on ageneral ticket | Henry M. Ridgely | Federalist | 1810 | Incumbent re-elected. | √Henry M. Ridgely (Federalist) 28.3% √Thomas Cooper (Federalist) 28.2% David Hall (Democratic-Republican) 21.8% Richard Dale (Democratic-Republican) 21.7% |
| None (seat created) | New seat. New member elected. Federalist gain. | ||||
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