The 51st Delaware General Assembly (1827–1828) was a meeting of the legislative branch of the state government, consisting of the Delaware Senate and the Delaware House of Representatives. Elections were held the first Tuesday of October and terms began on the first Tuesday in January. It met in Dover, Delaware, convening January 2, 1827, two weeks before the beginning of the first year of the administration of Governor Charles Polk, Jr.
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| 51st General Assembly | |
| In office January 2, 1827 – January 1, 1828 | |
| Preceded by | 50th Assembly |
| Succeeded by | 52nd Assembly |
The apportionment of seats was permanently assigned to three senators and seven representatives for each of the three counties. Population of the county did not effect the number of delegates. Both chambers had a Federalist majority.
Leadership edit
Senate edit
- Henry Whiteley, New Castle County
House of Representatives edit
- Archibald Hamilton, New Castle County
Members edit
Senate edit
Senators were elected by the public for a three-year term, one third posted each year.
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House of Representatives edit
Representatives were elected by the public for a one-year term.
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References edit
- Martin, Roger A. (1995). Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin.
Places with more information edit
- Delaware Historical Society; website; 505 North Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801; (302) 655-7161
- University of Delaware; Library website; 181 South College Avenue, Newark, Delaware 19717; (302) 831-2965