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Peterson: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Terry: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1968 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Republican nominee Russell W. Peterson defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Charles L. Terry Jr. with 50.51% of the vote.
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Russell W. Peterson | 104,474 | 50.51% | ||
Democratic | Charles L. Terry Jr. (incumbent) | 102,360 | 49.49% | ||
Majority | 2,114 | 1.02% | |||
Turnout | 206,834 | 100.00% | |||
Republican gain from Democratic | Swing |