Walter W. Bacon Republican Elbert N. Carvel Democratic The 1948 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948.

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter W. Bacon was term-limited, having served two consecutive terms.

Democratic nominee Elbert N. Carvel defeated Republican nominee Hyland P. George with 53.69% of the vote.

The Democratic convention was held on August 24 at Dover.

[1] The Republican convention was held on August 11 at Dover.