1988 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 8, 1988
 
Nominee Mike Castle Jacob Kreshtool
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Dale E. Wolf Gary E. Hindes
Popular vote 169,733 70,236
Percentage 70.7% 29.3%

County results
Castle:      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

Mike Castle
Republican

Elected Governor

Mike Castle
Republican

The 1988 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 8, 1988. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Castle won re-election to a second term, defeating Democratic nominee labor lawyer Jacob Kreshtool in a landslide. Both were unopposed in their respective primaries. As of 2023, this was the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Delaware.

General election

Candidates

Results

Delaware gubernatorial election, 1988[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Castle (incumbent) 169,733 70.73% +15.20%
Democratic Jacob Kreshtool 70,236 29.27% -15.20%
Majority 99,479 41.46% +30.40%
Turnout 239,969
Republican hold Swing

References

  1. "Obituary of Jacob Kreshtool". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
  2. "State of Delaware - Official Election Results 1988" (PDF). State of Delaware. Retrieved April 19, 2018.


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