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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 2024, this was the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Delaware.

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

^ "Obituary of Jacob Kreshtool". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 19, 2018.
^ "State of Delaware - Official Election Results 1988" (PDF). State of Delaware. Retrieved April 19, 2018.

[1] "Obituary of Jacob Kreshtool". Legacy.com. Retrieved April 19, 2018.

[results-2] "State of Delaware - Official Election Results 1988" (PDF). State of Delaware. Retrieved April 19, 2018.

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Elections in Delaware
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See also: Political party strength in Delaware

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