The 1964 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.
Incumbent Democratic Governor Elbert N. Carvel was term-limited, having served two non-consecutive terms. Carvel instead ran for the U.S. Senate.
Democratic nominee Charles L. Terry Jr. defeated Republican nominee David P. Buckson with 51.35% of the vote.
General election Nominations Nominations were made by party conventions.
Candidates David P. Buckson, Republican, incumbent Attorney General of Delaware and former Governor Charles L. Terry Jr., Democratic, Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court
Results
By county CountyDavid BucksonRepublicanCharles TerryDemocraticAll Others#%#%#%Kent10,79049.4%11,03550.6%00.0%New Castle71,20748.8%74,82451.2%00.0%Sussex15,37747.6%16,93852.4%00.0% Totals97,37448.6%102,79751.4%00.0%
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