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Tunnell was a member of the Delaware House of Representatives in the 1871 / 72 session and Clerk of the Peace for Sussex County from 1885 through 1890.

He was the unsuccessful Democratic Party candidate for Governor of Delaware in 1894, losing to the Republican Party candidate, Joshua H. Marvil.

Two years later, in 1896, he was elected Governor, defeating the Union ( Addicks ) Republican Party candidate, James R. Hoffecker, and the regular Republican Party candidate John C. Higgins.

He served one term as Governor from January 19, 1897 until January 15, 1901.