1797 United States Senate election in Delaware explained

See main article: 1796–97 United States Senate elections.

Election Name:1797 United States Senate election in Delaware
Country:Delaware
Type:presidential
Ongoing:No
Previous Election:1795 United States Senate special election in Delaware
Previous Year:1795
Elected Mps:Class 1 Senator
Next Election:1802 United States Senate special election in Delaware
Next Year:1802
Election Date:January 6, 1797
Image1:File:Henry Latimer US.gif
Nominee1:Henry Latimer
Party1:Federalist Party
Popular Vote1:16
Percentage1:72.73%
Nominee2:David Hall
Party2:Democratic-Republican Party
Popular Vote2:6
Percentage2:27.27%
U.S. Senator
Before Election:Henry Latimer
Before Party:Federalist Party
After Election:Henry Latimer
After Party:Federalist Party

The 1797 United States Senate election in Delaware was held on January 6, 1797. Henry Latimer defeated the future governor of Delaware David Hall by 10 votes.