2004 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 2004 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, coinciding with the Presidential election. Incumbent Governor Ruth Ann Minner faced a serious challenge from retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee, but managed a five-point victory on election day. As of 2020, this is the last time Kent County voted for the Republican candidate.

2004 Delaware gubernatorial election
November 2, 2004
 
Nominee Ruth Ann Minner William Swain Lee
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 185,548 167,008
Percentage 50.9% 45.8%
County Results

Minner:      50–60%

Lee:      50–60%
Governor before election

Ruth Ann Minner
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Ruth Ann Minner
Democratic

Elections in Delaware

Primaries

Democratic Party
Democratic primary results
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Ruth Ann Minner (inc.) 41,671 100.00

Republican Party
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican William Swain Lee 15,270 70.47
Republican Michael D. Protack 5,108 23.57
Republican David Charles Graham 1,292 5.96
Total votes 21,670 100.00

Independent Party of Delaware/Libertarian Party of Delaware (fusion)

Election results
Delaware gubernatorial election, 2004[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Ruth Ann Minner (inc.) 185,548 50.87% -8.38%
Republican William Swain Lee 167,008 45.79% +6.04%
Delaware Independent Frank Infante 12,203 2.9% +1.8%
Majority 18,540 5.08% -14.42%
Turnout 364,759
Democratic hold Swing
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See also

References
  1. http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect04/elect04_primary/elect04_primary_office.shtml
  2. http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect04/elect04_general/elect04_general_office.shtml
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