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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.

Election results

1984 Delaware gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Mike Castle 135,250 55.53%
Democratic William T. Quillen 108,315 44.47%
Republican hold Swing

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