- Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2008
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Delaware Lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2008 2004 ← November 4, 2008 → 2012 Nominee Matthew Denn Charlie Copeland Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 236,744 149,223 Percentage 61.32% 38.65%
Governor before election
John C. Carney
DemocraticElected Governor
Matthew Denn
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The election for Lieutenant Governor of Delaware took place on November 4, 2008, coinciding with the Delaware gubernatorial election. Democratic nominee and Delaware State Insurance Commissioner Matthew Denn was elected lieutenant governor over Republican nominee and former State Senator Charlie Copeland, succeeding incumbent John Carney, also a Democrat, who could not seek a third term and instead opted to run for governor.
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Candidates
Democratic Party
- Matthew Denn, Delaware State Insurance Commissioner
Republican Party
- Charlie Copeland, former Delaware State Senator
Blue Enigma Party
- Peter Cullen
Cullen withdrew from the race on September 29, but still appeared on the ballot.[1]
Polling
Source Date Matthew Denn (D) Charlie Copeland (R) West Chester University/WHYY October 9, 2008 53% 39% General election results
Delaware lieutenant gubernatorial election, 2008 Party Candidate Votes % ±% Democratic Matthew Denn 236,744 61.32% -0.78% Republican Charlie Copeland 149,223 38.65% +2.40% Blue Enigma Peter Cullen 92 0.02% Majority 87,521 22.67% -3.18% Turnout 386,059 Democratic hold Swing See also
References
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