Delaware gubernatorial election, 1988

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Delaware gubernatorial election, 1988
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 1984November 8, 1988 1992  

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Nominee Michael Castle Jacob Kreshtool
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Dale E. Wolf Gary E. Hindes
Popular vote169,733 70,236
Percentage70.7% 29.3%

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County Results
Castle:
     60-70%     70-80%

Governor before election

Michael Castle
Republican

Elected Governor

Michael Castle
Republican

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 Jacob Kreshtool.

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Contents

General election

Castle and Kreshtool were both unopposed in their respective party primaries, held on September 10, 1988.

Candidates

Results

Delaware gubernatorial election, 1988 [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±
Republican Michael Castle (inc.) 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

  1. "Obituary of Jacob Kreshtool" . Retrieved 19 April 2018.
  2. "State of Delaware - Official Election Results 1988" (PDF). State of Delaware. Retrieved 19 April 2018.