1968 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1968 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Republican nominee Russell W. Peterson defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Charles L. Terry Jr. with 50.51% of the vote.

1968 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 5, 1968
 
Nominee Russell W. Peterson Charles L. Terry Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 104,474 102,360
Percentage 50.51% 49.49%

County results

Peterson:      50–60%

Terry:      50–60%

Governor before election

Charles L. Terry Jr.
Democratic

Elected Governor

Russell W. Peterson
Republican

General election

Nominations

Nominations were made by party conventions.[1][2]

Candidates

Results

1968 Delaware gubernatorial election[3][4][5][6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Russell W. Peterson 104,474 50.51%
Democratic Charles L. Terry Jr. (incumbent) 102,360 49.49%
Majority 2,114 1.02%
Turnout 206,834 100.00%
Republican gain from Democratic Swing

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