1980 Delaware gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1980 United States gubernatorial elections.

1980 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 4, 1980

Nominee Pete du Pont William J. Gordy Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 159,004 64,217 Percentage 70.66% 28.54%

du Pont:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90% Gordy:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election Pete du Pont Republican Elected Governor Pete du Pont Republican

The 1980 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1980. Popular incumbent Republican Governor Pierre S. "Pete" du Pont IV was re-elected to a second term in office, defeating Democrat William Gordy. In doing so, du Pont became the first Governor since J. Caleb Boggs to succeed in winning re-election.

Election results

1980 Delaware gubernatorial election

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Republican	Pierre S. duPont IV (incumbent)	159,004	70.66%
	Democratic	William J. Gordy	64,217	28.54%
	Libertarian	Lawrence Levy	1,815	0.81%
	Republican hold		Swing