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 2021, this is the most recent election in which a Republican was elected governor of Delaware.

1988 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 8, 1988

Nominee Mike Castle Jacob Kreshtool Party Republican Democratic Running mate Dale E. Wolf Gary E. Hindes Popular vote 169,733 70,236 Percentage 70.7% 29.3%

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

Governor before election Mike Castle Republican Elected Governor Mike Castle Republican

General election

Candidates

• Michael Castle (R), incumbent governor
• Jacob Kreshtool (D), labor lawyer[1]

Results

Delaware gubernatorial election, 1988[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	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

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.