1984 Delaware gubernatorial election

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1984 Delaware gubernatorial election
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Nominee Mike Castle William T. Quillen
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote135,250108,315
Percentage55.53%44.47%

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Castle:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%
Quillen:     50–60%     60–70%     80–90%

Governor before election

Pierre S. duPont IV
Republican

Elected Governor

Mike Castle
Republican

The 1984 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Republican governor Pierre S. duPont IV was barred from seeking a third term in office. Lieutenant Governor Mike Castle was elected to succeed him, defeating State Supreme Court Justice William T. Quillen. This was the last time that a gubernatorial nominee and a lieutenant gubernatorial nominee of different political parties were elected governor and lieutenant governor respectively in Delaware.

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Election results

1984 Delaware gubernatorial election [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Republican Mike Castle 135,250 55.53%
Democratic William T. Quillen 108,31544.47%
Republican hold Swing

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