1976 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1976 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. Republican nominee Pete du Pont defeated incumbent Democratic Governor Sherman W. Tribbitt with 56.86% of the vote.

1976 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 2, 1976
 
Nominee Pete du Pont Sherman W. Tribbitt
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 130,531 97,480
Percentage 56.86% 42.46%

County results

duPont:      50–60%      60–70%

Tribbitt:      50–60%

Governor before election

Sherman W. Tribbitt
Democratic

Elected Governor

Pete du Pont
Republican

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