1988 Delaware gubernatorial election
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 2020, this is the most recent election in which a Republican was elected governor of Delaware.
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General election
Candidates
- Michael Castle (R), incumbent governor
- Jacob Kreshtool (D), labor lawyer[1]
Results
| 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 | ||||
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References
- "Obituary of Jacob Kreshtool". Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- "State of Delaware - Official Election Results 1988" (PDF). State of Delaware. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
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