1948 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1948 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1948.

1948 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 2, 1948
 
Nominee Elbert N. Carvel Hyland P. George
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 75,339 64,996
Percentage 53.69% 46.31%

County results
Carvel:      50–60%

Governor before election

Walter W. Bacon
Republican

Elected Governor

Elbert N. Carvel
Democratic

Incumbent Republican Governor Walter W. Bacon was term-limited, having served two consecutive terms.

Democratic nominee Elbert N. Carvel defeated Republican nominee Hyland P. George with 53.69% of the vote.

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