Election Name: | 2004 Delaware gubernatorial election |
Country: | Delaware |
Type: | presidential |
Ongoing: | no |
Previous Election: | 2000 Delaware gubernatorial election |
Previous Year: | 2000 |
Next Election: | 2008 Delaware gubernatorial election |
Next Year: | 2008 |
Election Date: | November 2, 2004 |
Image1: | File:Ruth Ann Minner (2008) (cropped).jpg |
Nominee1: | Ruth Ann Minner |
Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
Popular Vote1: | 185,548 |
Percentage1: | 50.9% |
Nominee2: | Bill Lee |
Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
Popular Vote2: | 167,008 |
Percentage2: | 45.8% |
Governor | |
Before Election: | Ruth Ann Minner |
Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
After Election: | Ruth Ann Minner |
After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
The 2004 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 2004, coinciding with the U.S. presidential election. Incumbent Governor Ruth Ann Minner faced a serious challenge from retired Superior Court Judge Bill Lee, but managed a five-point victory on election day.