1988 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election
November 8, 1988
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Wolf: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hindes: 50–60% 60–70% 80–90% | |||||||||||||||||
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The 1988 Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election was held on November 8, 1988, in order to elect the lieutenant governor of Delaware. Republican nominee Dale E. Wolf defeated Democratic nominee Gary E. Hindes.[1] As of 2026, this is the last time a Republican was elected Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
General election
On election day, November 8, 1988, Republican nominee Dale E. Wolf won the election by a margin of 16,904 votes against his opponent Democratic nominee Gary E. Hindes, thereby gaining Republican control over the office of lieutenant governor. Wolf was sworn in as the 22nd lieutenant governor of Delaware on January 17, 1989.[2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dale E. Wolf | 128,144 | 53.53 | |
| Democratic | Gary E. Hindes | 111,240 | 46.47 | |
| Total votes | 239,384 | 100.00 | ||
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References
- ^ "1988 Lt. Gubernatorial General Election Results - Delaware". uselectionatlas.org. February 21, 2011. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
- ^ "DE Lt. Governor". ourcampaigns.com. July 25, 2012. Retrieved 2024-11-15.