1984 Delaware gubernatorial election
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The 1984 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Republican Governor Pierre S. duPont IV was barred from seeking a third term in office. Lieutenant Governor Mike Castle was elected to succeed him, defeating State Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen. As of 2023, this is the last time that a gubernatorial nominee and a lieutenant gubernatorial nominee of different political parties were elected governor and lieutenant governor respectively in Delaware.
Election results[edit]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Mike Castle | 135,250 | 55.53% | ||
Democratic | William T. Quillen | 108,315 | 44.47% | ||
Republican hold | Swing |
References[edit]
- ^ 1984 Gubernatorial General Election Results - Delaware US Election Atlas
See also[edit]