Delaware gubernatorial election, 2004

The 2004 election for Governor of Delaware was held on November 2, coinciding with the Presidential election. Incumbent Governor Ruth Ann Minner faced a serious challenge from retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee, but managed a 5-point victory on Election Day.

Primaries

Democratic Party

• Ruth Ann Minner, incumbent Governor of Delaware

Democratic primary results
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage
	Democratic	Ruth Ann Minner (inc.)	Unopposed	100.00%

Republican Party

• Bill Lee, former Delaware Superior Court Justice
• Michael D. Protack, pilot
• David Charles Graham, state government employee

Republican Primary results[1]
Party		Candidate	Votes	Percentage
	Republican	William Swain Lee	15,270	70.47%
	Republican	Michael D. Protack	5,108	23.57%
	Republican	David Charles Graham	1,292	5.96%
Totals			21,670	100.00%

Independent Party of Delaware/Libertarian Party (fusion)

• Frank Infante

Election results

Delaware gubernatorial election, 2004[2]
Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Ruth Ann Minner (inc.)	185,548	50.87%	-8.38%
	Republican	William Swain Lee	167,008	45.79%	+6.04%
	Independent	Frank Infante	12,203	3.35%	+2.33%
Majority			18,540	5.08%	-14.42%
Turnout			364,759
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. ^ http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect04/elect04_primary/elect04_primary_office.shtml
2. ^ http://elections.delaware.gov/archive/elect04/elect04_general/elect04_general_office.shtml

See also