2004 Delaware gubernatorial election

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. As of 2024, this was the last time Kent County voted for the Republican candidate in a gubernatorial election or that the statewide margin was within single digits.

2004 Delaware gubernatorial election

November 2, 2004
 
Nominee Ruth Ann Minner William Swain Lee
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 185,548 167,008
Percentage 50.9% 45.8%

County results

Minner:      50โ€“60%

Lee:      50โ€“60%

Governor before election

Ruth Ann Minner
Democratic

Elected Governor

Ruth Ann Minner
Democratic

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