Delaware gubernatorial election, 1992
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The 1992 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 4, 1992. Incumbent Republican Governor Mike Castle, barred by term limits from seeking another term as Governor of Delaware, instead sought election to the United States House of Representatives
. Congressman and Democratic nominee Thomas Carper defeated Republican nominee B. Gary Scott in a landslide, winning his first term in office.
United States House of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives is one of the two Houses of the United States Congress, the bicameral legislature which also includes the Senate.The composition and powers of the House are established in Article One of the Constitution...
. Congressman and Democratic nominee Thomas Carper defeated Republican nominee B. Gary Scott in a landslide, winning his first term in office.
Candidates
- Thomas Carper, U.S. Representative, former Delaware State Treasurer
- Daniel D. Rappa