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 , 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
Results
By county CountyMike CastleRepublicanJacob KreshtoolDemocratic#%#%Kent22,56369.6%9,87430.4%New Castle115,86670.0%49,63030.0%Sussex31,30474.5%10,73225.5% Totals169,73370.7%70,23629.3%
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