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The 1916 United States Senate election in Delaware took place on November 7, 1916.
Incumbent Republican Senator Henry A. du Pont ran for re-election to a third term in office, but was defeated by Democrat Josiah O. Wolcott.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Josiah O. Wolcott | 25,434 | 49.67% | |
| Republican | Henry A. du Pont (incumbent) | 22,925 | 44.77% | |
| Progressive | Hiram R. Burton | 2,361 | 4.61% | |
| Socialist | William C. Ferris | 490 | 0.96% | |
| Total votes | 51,210 | 100.00% | ||
| Democratic gain from Republican | ||||
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