Mike Castle Republican Mike Castle Republican 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 2024[update], this was the last time a Republican was elected Governor of Delaware.

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