Delaware gubernatorial election, 2004
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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.
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[edit] Candidates
[edit] Democratic Party
- Ruth Ann Minner - incumbent
[edit] Republican Party
- Bill Lee - retired judge
[edit] Lost Primary
- Mike Protack - pilot
- David Charles Graham
[edit] Independent Party/Libertarian Party (fusion)
- Frank Infante
[edit] Election results
2004 gubernatorial election, Delaware | |||||
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Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
Democratic | Ruth Ann Minner (incumbent) | 185,548 | 50.9 | -8.3 | |
Republican | William Swain Lee | 167,008 | 45.8 | +6.0 | |
Independent Party | Frank Infante | 12,203 | 3.3 | +2.3 | |
Majority | 18,540 | 5.1 | |||
Turnout | 364,759 | ||||
Democratic hold | Swing |