2004 Delaware gubernatorial election
The 2004 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, coinciding with the U.S. presidential election. Incumbent Governor Ruth Ann Minner faced a serious challenge from retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee, but managed a five-point victory on election day. As of 2021, this is the last time Kent County voted for the Republican candidate.
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Primaries
Democratic Party
- Ruth Ann Minner, incumbent Governor of Delaware
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Minner (incumbent) | 41,671 | 100.00 | |
Republican Party
- Bill Lee, former Delaware Superior Court Justice
- David Charles Graham, state government employee
- Michael D. Protack, pilot
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | William Swain Lee | 15,270 | 70.47 | |
| Republican | Michael D. Protack | 5,108 | 23.57 | |
| Republican | David Charles Graham | 1,292 | 5.96 | |
| Total votes | 21,670 | 100.00 | ||
Election results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Ruth Ann Minner (incumbent) | 185,548 | 50.87% | -8.38% | |
| Republican | William Swain Lee | 167,008 | 45.79% | +6.04% | |
| Delaware Independent | Frank Infante | 12,203 | 2.9% | +1.8% | |
| Majority | 18,540 | 5.08% | -14.42% | ||
| Turnout | 364,759 | ||||
| Democratic hold | Swing | ||||
See also
References
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