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County results Castle: 60-70% 70-80% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Elections in Delaware |
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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 2024 [update], this was the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Delaware.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |