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The1948 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948.
IncumbentRepublicanGovernorWalter W. Bacon was term-limited, having served two consecutive terms.
Democratic nomineeElbert N. Carvel defeatedRepublican nominee Hyland P. George with 53.69% of the vote.
Nominations were made by party conventions.
The Democratic convention was held on August 24 atDover.[1]
The Republican convention was held on August 11 atDover.[3]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Elbert N. Carvel | 75,339 | 53.69% | ||
| Republican | Hyland P. George | 64,996 | 46.31% | ||
| Majority | 10,343 | 7.37% | |||
| Turnout | 140,335 | 100.00% | |||
| Democraticgain fromRepublican | Swing | ||||
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