1968 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1968 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 5, 1968. Republican nominee Russell W. Peterson defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Charles L. Terry Jr. with 50.51% of the vote.

General election

Nominations

Nominations were made by party conventions.

Candidates

Russell W. Peterson, Republican, civic activist
Charles L. Terry Jr., Democratic, incumbent Governor

Results

By county

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican