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Governor of Delaware

Delaware · Next election 2028State
About This Office

Governor of Delaware — the state's chief executive, responsible for signing legislation into law, directing the executive branch, and serving as commander-in-chief of the state National Guard.

Term Length
4 years
Current Officeholders
Matt MeyerD
Governor · Delaware
The 2028 Race

There is no data about this race yet. General election on Nov 7, 2028.

Election History
YearWinnerResultRunner-UpTotal Votes
2024Matt Meyer O39.8%Mike Ramone R 30.0%729,532
2020John Carney D58.0%Julianne Murray O 40.1%504,848
2016John Carney O56.5%Colin Bonini R 37.9%439,683
2012Jack Markell O71.0%Jeff Cragg O 29.0%404,133
2008Jack Markell O67.4%Bill Lee O 31.9%399,382
2004Ruth Ann Minner O51.8%Bill Lee O 48.2%360,941
2000Ruth Ann Minner O59.5%John Burris O 40.5%324,093
1996Thomas Carper O69.3%Janet Rzewnicki O 30.7%269,323
State
Population
1,021,191
Median HH Income
$85K
Unemployment
5.1%
Bachelor's+
35.8%
Veterans
7.4%
Median Age
41.6
Mean HH Income
$113K
Poverty Rate
10.4%
HS or Higher
91.7%
Median Home Value
$352K
Median Rent
$1,401/mo
Owner-Occupied
73.0%
Under 18 / 65+
20.7% / 20.6%