1980 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1980 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980. Popular incumbent Republican Governor Pierre S. "Pete" du Pont IV was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat William Gordy. In doing so, du Pont became the first Governor since J. Caleb Boggs to succeed in winning re-election.

1980 Delaware gubernatorial election

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Nominee Pete du Pont William J. Gordy
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 159,004 64,217
Percentage 70.66% 28.54%

County results
duPont:      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

Pete du Pont
Republican

Elected Governor

Pete du Pont
Republican

Election results edit

1980 Delaware gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Pierre S. duPont IV (incumbent) 159,004 70.66%
Democratic William J. Gordy 64,217 28.54%
Libertarian Lawrence Levy 1,815 0.81%
Republican hold Swing

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