Governor seat · statewide
Delaware Governor
13 elections since 1976: Democrats won 9, Republicans 4.
2024 election
Nov 5, 2024- Matt Meyer (D) · won56.1%
- Mike Ramone (R)43.9%
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Oct 1, 2026, 3:26 AM ET
Every election for this seat
13 races since 1976; the seat changed party 1 time.
| Year | Winner | Runner-up | Won by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Matt Meyer (D) | Mike Ramone (R) | 12.1 |
| 2020 | John C. Carney Jr. (D) | Julianne E. Murray (R) | 20.8 |
| 2016 | John C. Carney Jr. (D) | Colin Bonini (R) | 19.2 |
| 2012 | Jack Markell (D) | Jeffrey Cragg (R) | 41.6 |
| 2008 | Jack Markell (D) | William Swain Lee (R) | 35.6 |
| 2004 | Ruth Ann Minner (D) | William Swain Lee (R) | 5.3 |
| 2000 | Ruth Ann Minner (D) | John M. Burris (R) | 19.7 |
| 1996 | Thomas R. Carper (D) | Janet C. Rzewnicki (R) | 39.0 |
| 1992 | Thomas R. Carper (D)Flip | B. Gary Scott (R) | 32.8 |
| 1988 | Michael Castle (R) | Jacob Kreshtoll (D) | 41.5 |
| 1984 | Michael Castle (R) | William T. Quillen (D) | 11.1 |
| 1980 | Pierre S. du Pont IV (R) | William J. Gordy (D) | 42.5 |
| 1976 | Pierre S. du Pont IV (R) | Sherman W. Tribbitt (D) | 14.5 |
Won by: the winner's lead over the runner-up, in points of the vote. Source: 99chambers results archive (MEDSL, Klarner, state election offices)