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The1968 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968.Republican nomineeRussell W. Peterson defeated incumbentDemocraticGovernorCharles L. Terry Jr. with 50.51% of the vote.
Nominations were made by party conventions.[1][2]
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Russell W. Peterson | 104,474 | 50.51% | ||
| Democratic | Charles L. Terry Jr. (incumbent) | 102,360 | 49.49% | ||
| Majority | 2,114 | 1.02% | |||
| Turnout | 206,834 | 100.00% | |||
| Republicangain fromDemocratic | Swing | ||||
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