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The1984 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 6, 1984. IncumbentRepublican governorPierre S. duPont IV was barred from seeking a third term in office. Lieutenant GovernorMike Castle was elected to succeed him, defeating State Supreme Court JusticeWilliam T. Quillen. This was the last time that a gubernatorial nominee and a lieutenant gubernatorial nominee of different political parties were elected governor and lieutenant governor respectively in Delaware.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Republican | Mike Castle | 135,250 | 55.53% | ||
| Democratic | William T. Quillen | 108,315 | 44.47% | ||
| Republicanhold | Swing | ||||
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