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For related races, see 1980 United States gubernatorial elections.
The 1980 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980. Popular incumbent Republican Governor Pierre S. "Pete" du Pont IV was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat William Gordy. In doing so, du Pont became the first Governor since J. Caleb Boggs to succeed in winning re-election.
Election results
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Republican | Pierre S. duPont IV (incumbent) | 159,004 | 70.66% | ||
Democratic | William J. Gordy | 64,217 | 28.54% | ||
Libertarian | Lawrence Levy | 1,815 | 0.81% | ||
Republican hold | Swing |
References
- ^ 1980 Delaware gubernatorial election results US Election Atlas
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See also: Political party strength in Delaware |
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