List of governors of Delaware

Governor of Delaware
Governor of Delaware
	Great Seal of the State of Delaware
	Incumbent; Matt Meyer; since January 21, 2025
	Government of Delaware
Style	The Honorable
Residence	Delaware Governor's Mansion; Dover, Delaware
Term length	Four years, renewable once;
Inaugural holder	John McKinly
Formation	February 12, 1777
Succession	Line of succession
Deputy	Lieutenant Governor of Delaware
Salary	$171,000 (2022)
Website	governor.delaware.gov

The Governor of Delaware (known as the President of Delaware from 1776 to 1792) is the head of government of Delaware and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Delaware Legislature, to convene the legislature, and to grant pardons, except in cases of impeachment, and only with the recommendation of the Board of Pardons.

There have been 71 people who have served as governor, over 74 distinct terms. Three (Joseph Haslet, Charles Polk Jr. and Elbert N. Carvel) served non-consecutive terms. Additionally, Henry Molleston was elected, but died before he could take office. Only four governors have been elected to two consecutive terms, with the longest-serving being Ruth Ann Minner, who was elected twice after succeeding to the office, serving a total of just over eight years. The shortest term is that of Bethany Hall-Long, who served 15 days following her predecessor's resignation; Dale E. Wolf served 18 days and David P. Buckson served 19 days under similar circumstances. The current governor is Democrat Matt Meyer, who took office on January 21, 2025.

Governors

Before 1776, Delaware was a colony of the Kingdom of Great Britain, administered by colonial governors in Pennsylvania as the "Lower Counties on Delaware".

In 1776, soon after Delaware and the rest of the Thirteen Colonies declared independence from Britain, the state adopted its first state constitution. It created the office of President of Delaware, a chief executive to be chosen by the legislature to serve a term of three years, who would be ineligible to be president again until three years had passed after leaving office.

The office of President was renamed Governor by the constitution of 1792, which set the commencement date of the term to the third Tuesday in the January following an election, and limited governors to serving only three out of any six years. The term was lengthened to four years by the 1831 constitution, but governors were limited to a single term. The current constitution of 1897 allows governors to serve two terms.

The 1776 constitution stated that if the presidency were vacant, the speaker of the legislative council would be a vice-president. The 1792 constitution had the speaker of the senate exercising the office when it is vacant, and the 1897 constitution created the office of lieutenant governor, upon whom the office devolves in case of vacancy. The offices of governor and lieutenant governor are elected at the same time but not on the same ticket.

Governors of the State of Delaware
No.		Term in office	Party	Election	Lt. Governor
1	John McKinly (1721–1796)	February 21, 1777 – September 12, 1777 (204 days; arrested and removed)	No parties	1777	Office did not exist
2	Thomas McKean (1734–1817)	September 12, 1777 – October 20, 1777 (39 days; retired)		Speaker of the Assembly acting as vice-president
3	George Read (1733–1798)	October 20, 1777 – March 31, 1778 (163 days; retired)		Speaker of the Legislative Council serving as vice-president
4	Caesar Rodney (1728–1784)	March 31, 1778 – November 13, 1781 (1324 days; term-limited)		1778
5	John Dickinson (1732–1808)	November 13, 1781 – January 13, 1783 (427 days; resigned)		1781
6	John Cook (1730–1789)	January 13, 1783 – February 8, 1783 (27 days; retired)		Speaker of the Legislative Council serving as vice-president
7	Nicholas Van Dyke (1738–1789)	February 8, 1783 – October 28, 1786 (1359 days; term-limited)		1783 (special)
8	Thomas Collins (1732–1789)	October 28, 1786 – March 29, 1789 (884 days; died in office)		1786
9	Jehu Davis (1738–1802)	March 29, 1789 – June 2, 1789 (66 days; retired)		Speaker of the Legislative Council serving as vice-president
10	Joshua Clayton (1744–1798)	June 2, 1789 – January 13, 1796 (2417 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1789
10	Joshua Clayton (1744–1798)	June 2, 1789 – January 13, 1796 (2417 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1792
11	Gunning Bedford Sr. (1742–1797)	January 13, 1796 – September 28, 1797 (625 days; died in office)	Federalist	1795
12	Daniel Rogers (1754–1806)	September 28, 1797 – January 9, 1799 (469 days; retired)	Federalist	Speaker of the Senate acting
13	Richard Bassett (1745–1815)	January 9, 1799 – March 3, 1801 (784 days; resigned)	Federalist	1798
14	James Sykes (1761–1822)	March 3, 1801 – January 19, 1802 (323 days; retired)	Federalist	Speaker of the Senate acting
15	David Hall (1752–1817)	January 19, 1802 – January 15, 1805 (1093 days; term-limited)	Democratic- Republican	1801
16	Nathaniel Mitchell (1753–1814)	January 15, 1805 – January 19, 1808 (1100 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1804
17	George Truitt (1756–1818)	January 19, 1808 – January 15, 1811 (1093 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1807
18	Joseph Haslet (1769–1823)	January 15, 1811 – January 18, 1814 (1100 days; term-limited)	Democratic- Republican	1810
19	Daniel Rodney (1764–1846)	January 18, 1814 – January 21, 1817 (1100 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1813
20	John Clark (1761–1821)	January 21, 1817 – January 15, 1820 (1090 days; resigned)	Federalist	1816
—	Henry Molleston (1762–1819)	Died before taking office	Federalist	1819
21	Jacob Stout (1764–1855)	January 15, 1820 – January 16, 1821 (368 days; retired)	Federalist	Speaker of the Senate acting
22	John Collins (1776–1822)	January 16, 1821 – April 16, 1822 (456 days; died in office)	Democratic- Republican	1820 (special)
23	Caleb Rodney (1767–1840)	April 16, 1822 – January 21, 1823 (218 days; retired)	Federalist	Speaker of the Senate acting
24	Joseph Haslet (1769–1823)	January 21, 1823 – June 20, 1823 (151 days; died in office)	Democratic- Republican	1822
25	Charles Thomas (1790–1848)	June 20, 1823 – January 20, 1824 (215 days; retired)	Democratic- Republican	Speaker of the Senate acting
26	Samuel Paynter (1768–1845)	January 20, 1824 – January 16, 1827 (1093 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1823 (special)
27	Charles Polk Jr. (1788–1857)	January 16, 1827 – January 19, 1830 (1100 days; term-limited)	Federalist	1826
28	David Hazzard (1781–1864)	January 19, 1830 – January 15, 1833 (1093 days; term-limited)	National Republican	1829
29	Caleb P. Bennett (1758–1836)	January 15, 1833 – May 9, 1836 (1211 days; died in office)	Democratic	1832
30	Charles Polk Jr. (1788–1857)	May 9, 1836 – January 17, 1837 (254 days; retired)	Whig	Speaker of the Senate acting
31	Cornelius P. Comegys (1780–1851)	January 17, 1837 – January 19, 1841 (1464 days; term-limited)	Whig	1836
32	William B. Cooper (1771–1849)	January 19, 1841 – January 21, 1845 (1464 days; term-limited)	Whig	1840
33	Thomas Stockton (1781–1846)	January 21, 1845 – March 2, 1846 (406 days; died in office)	Whig	1844
34	Joseph Maull (1781–1846)	March 2, 1846 – May 3, 1846 (63 days; died in office)	Whig	Speaker of the Senate acting
35	William Temple (1814–1863)	May 3, 1846 – January 19, 1847 (262 days; retired)	Whig	Speaker of the Senate acting
36	William Tharp (1803–1865)	January 19, 1847 – January 21, 1851 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1846 (special)
37	William H. H. Ross (1814–1887)	January 21, 1851 – January 16, 1855 (1457 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1850
38	Peter F. Causey (1801–1871)	January 16, 1855 – January 18, 1859 (1464 days; term-limited)	American	1854
39	William Burton (1789–1866)	January 18, 1859 – January 20, 1863 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1858
40	William Cannon (1809–1865)	January 20, 1863 – March 1, 1865 (772 days; died in office)	Union	1862
41	Gove Saulsbury (1815–1881)	March 1, 1865 – January 17, 1871 (2149 days; term-limited)	Democratic	Speaker of the Senate acting
41	Gove Saulsbury (1815–1881)	March 1, 1865 – January 17, 1871 (2149 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1866
42	James Ponder (1819–1897)	January 17, 1871 – January 19, 1875 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1870
43	John P. Cochran (1809–1898)	January 19, 1875 – January 21, 1879 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1874
44	John W. Hall (1817–1892)	January 21, 1879 – January 16, 1883 (1457 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1878
45	Charles C. Stockley (1819–1901)	January 16, 1883 – January 18, 1887 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1882
46	Benjamin T. Biggs (1821–1893)	January 18, 1887 – January 20, 1891 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1886
47	Robert J. Reynolds (1838–1909)	January 20, 1891 – January 15, 1895 (1457 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1890
48	Joshua H. Marvil (1825–1895)	January 15, 1895 – April 8, 1895 (84 days; died in office)	Republican	1894
49	William T. Watson (1849–1917)	April 8, 1895 – January 19, 1897 (653 days; retired)	Democratic	Speaker of the Senate acting
50	Ebe W. Tunnell (1844–1917)	January 19, 1897 – January 15, 1901 (1457 days; retired)	Democratic	1896
51	John Hunn (1849–1926)	January 15, 1901 – January 17, 1905 (1464 days; retired)	Republican	1900		Philip L. Cannon
52	Preston Lea (1841–1916)	January 17, 1905 – January 19, 1909 (1464 days; retired)	Republican	1904		Isaac T. Parker
53	Simeon S. Pennewill (1867–1935)	January 19, 1909 – January 21, 1913 (1464 days; retired)	Republican	1908		John M. Mendinhall
54	Charles R. Miller (1857–1927)	January 21, 1913 – January 16, 1917 (1457 days; retired)	Republican	1912		Colen Ferguson
55	John G. Townsend Jr. (1871–1964)	January 16, 1917 – January 18, 1921 (1464 days; retired)	Republican	1916		Lewis E. Eliason
56	William D. Denney (1873–1953)	January 18, 1921 – January 20, 1925 (1464 days; retired)	Republican	1920		J. Danforth Bush
57	Robert P. Robinson (1869–1939)	January 20, 1925 – January 15, 1929 (1457 days; retired)	Republican	1924		James H. Anderson
58	C. Douglass Buck (1890–1965)	January 15, 1929 – January 19, 1937 (2927 days; term-limited)	Republican	1928		James H. Hazel
58	C. Douglass Buck (1890–1965)		Republican	1932		Roy F. Corley
59	Richard McMullen (1868–1944)	January 19, 1937 – January 21, 1941 (1464 days; retired)	Democratic	1936		Edward W. Cooch
60	Walter W. Bacon (1880–1962)	January 21, 1941 – January 18, 1949 (2920 days; term-limited)	Republican	1940		Isaac J. MacCollum
60	Walter W. Bacon (1880–1962)		Republican	1944		Elbert N. Carvel
61	Elbert N. Carvel (1910–2005)	January 18, 1949 – January 20, 1953 (1464 days; lost election)	Democratic	1948		Alexis I. du Pont Bayard
62	J. Caleb Boggs (1909–1993)	January 20, 1953 – December 30, 1960 (2902 days; resigned)	Republican	1952		John W. Rollins
62	J. Caleb Boggs (1909–1993)	January 20, 1953 – December 30, 1960 (2902 days; resigned)	Republican	1956		David P. Buckson
63	David P. Buckson (1920–2017)	December 30, 1960 – January 17, 1961 (19 days; retired)	Republican	Succeeded from lieutenant governor	Vacant
64	Elbert N. Carvel (1910–2005)	January 17, 1961 – January 19, 1965 (1464 days; term-limited)	Democratic	1960		Eugene Lammot
65	Charles L. Terry Jr. (1900–1970)	January 19, 1965 – January 21, 1969 (1464 days; lost election)	Democratic	1964		Sherman W. Tribbitt
66	Russell W. Peterson (1916–2011)	January 21, 1969 – January 16, 1973 (1457 days; lost election)	Republican	1968		Eugene Bookhammer
67	Sherman W. Tribbitt (1922–2010)	January 16, 1973 – January 18, 1977 (1464 days; lost election)	Democratic	1972		Eugene Bookhammer
68	Pete du Pont (1935–2021)	January 18, 1977 – January 15, 1985 (2920 days; term-limited)	Republican	1976		James D. McGinnis
68	Pete du Pont (1935–2021)		Republican	1980		Mike Castle
69	Mike Castle (1939–2025)	January 15, 1985 – January 2, 1993 (2910 days; resigned)	Republican	1984		S. B. Woo
69	Mike Castle (1939–2025)	January 15, 1985 – January 2, 1993 (2910 days; resigned)	Republican	1988		Dale E. Wolf
70	Dale E. Wolf (1924–2021)	January 3, 1993 – January 19, 1993 (17 days; retired)	Republican	Succeeded from lieutenant governor	Vacant
71	Tom Carper (b. 1947)	January 19, 1993 – January 3, 2001 (2907 days; resigned)	Democratic	1992		Ruth Ann Minner
71	Tom Carper (b. 1947)	January 19, 1993 – January 3, 2001 (2907 days; resigned)	Democratic	1996		Ruth Ann Minner
72	Ruth Ann Minner (1935–2021)	January 3, 2001 – January 20, 2009 (2940 days; term-limited)	Democratic	Succeeded from lieutenant governor	Vacant
				2000		John Carney
				2004		John Carney
73	Jack Markell (b. 1960)	January 20, 2009 – January 17, 2017 (2920 days; term-limited)	Democratic	2008		Matthew Denn (resigned January 6, 2015)
				2012		Matthew Denn (resigned January 6, 2015)
				2012	Vacant
74	John Carney (b. 1956)	January 17, 2017 – January 7, 2025 (2913 days; resigned)	Democratic	2016		Bethany Hall-Long
74	John Carney (b. 1956)	January 17, 2017 – January 7, 2025 (2913 days; resigned)	Democratic	2020		Bethany Hall-Long
75	Bethany Hall-Long (b. 1963)	January 7, 2025 – January 21, 2025 (15 days; retired)	Democratic	Succeeded from lieutenant governor	Vacant
76	Matt Meyer (b. 1971)	January 21, 2025 – Incumbent (in office 656 days)	Democratic	2024		Kyle Evans Gay

Timeline

Timeline of Delaware governors

Notes

↑ The official website labeled John Carney as the 74th governor; this indicates that repeat, non-consecutive terms are numbered.
↑ The office was named president in 1776 and renamed governor in 1792.
↑ The office of lieutenant governor was created in 1897, with the first election taking place in 1900.
↑ Lieutenant governors represented the same party as their governor unless noted.
↑ Most sources do not specify the day McKinly was captured; at least one specifies that McKinly and the city of Wilmington were captured the day after the Battle of Brandywine, which was on September 11, 1777.
↑ McKinly was captured and taken prisoner by British forces. He was exchanged for loyalist Governor William Franklin of New Jersey in August 1778.
1 2 Speaker of the Assembly McKean acted as chief executive until the return of speaker of the Legislative Council Read from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, who then served as vice-president for the remainder of the term.
↑ Kallenbach has Rodney leaving office on November 5, with a gap until Dickinson takes office, with no reason given.
1 2 Under the 1776 constitution, presidents were ineligible to the office until three years had passed after leaving it.
↑ Sources disagree on when Dickinson took office; the proceedings of the assembly, published in 1988, says his inaugural address was delivered November 13; the governor's register, published in 1926, says he was elected on November 13 and inaugurated on November 14.
↑ Dickinson was elected President of Pennsylvania and took office November 7, 1782, holding both presidencies simultaneously. Criticism of this caused him to turn administration of the state over to Speaker of the Legislative Council Cook, but Dickinson did not formally resign until January 13, 1783.
↑ Clayton's first term was as president, so he was eligible to run for a term as governor.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Under the 1792 constitution, governors could serve no longer than three in any term of six years.
1 2 Sources disagree on if Bedford died on September 28 or September 30, sometimes within the same source.
↑ The constitutional start date for the term in 1799 was January 15; multiple sources say Bassett took office January 9, but it is not known why it was off schedule. A few sources do say he took office January 15.
↑ Bassett resigned, having been confirmed to the United States Third Circuit Court.
1 2 Due to the death of Governor-elect Molleston, there was some question as to who should take office when Clark's term ended. To minimize any confusion, Clark resigned a few days ahead of schedule, and the newly elected state senate chose a speaker, John Stout, who would act as governor for one year of Molleston's term before a special election was held for the remaining two years.
↑ Special election to serve out the last two years of Henry Molleston's term
↑ Rodney was formally sworn in on April 23.
↑ The governor's register has Haslet being inaugurated on January 22, but it specifies the third Tuesday in January, which in 1823 was the 21st.
↑ Thomas was formally sworn in on June 24.
↑ Because of the death of Haslet so early in his term, an early election was called. Unlike when Henry Molleston died, where the election was only for the final two years of his term, in this case the new election was for a new three-year term, causing the election schedule to shift.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Under the 1831 constitution, governors were not eligible a second time to the office.
↑ First term under the 1831 constitution, which lengthened terms to four years.
↑ Temple was formally sworn in on May 6.
↑ Special election called due to the deaths of Stockton and Maull, causing a shift in the election schedule.
↑ Because Marvil died so early in his term, the General Assembly decided to conduct an election for a full term in 1896, changing the election schedule.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Represented the Democratic Party
1 2 3 4 5 6 Under the 1897 constitution, governors are not eligible a third time to the office.
↑ Boggs resigned, having been elected to the United States Senate.
↑ Represented the Republican Party
↑ Castle resigned, having been elected to the United States House of Representatives.
↑ Wolf was sworn in just after midnight.
↑ Carper resigned, having been elected to the United States Senate.
↑ Carney resigned, having been elected mayor of Wilmington.
↑ Meyer's term will expire on January 16, 2029.

References

↑ "Selected State Administrative Officials: Annual Salaries". Council of State Governments. Archived from the original on September 29, 2026. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
↑ Del. Const., art. III.
↑ Del. Const., art. VII, § 1.
1 2 3 4 Thorpe 1909, p. 563, 1776 art. 7.
1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 572, 1792 art. III, § 1.
1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 573, 1792 art. III, § 3.
1 2 3 Thorpe 1909, p. 587, 1831 art. III, § 3.
1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 610, 1897 art. III, § 5.
↑ Thorpe 1909, pp. 573–574, 1792 art. III, § 14.
1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 613, 1897 art. III, § 19.
↑ Thorpe 1909, p. 613, 1897 art. III, § 20.
↑ "About Governor John Carney". Governor of Delaware. Archived from the original on January 23, 2017. Retrieved November 16, 2018.
↑ "John McKinly". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 67.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 820.
↑ Delaware Federal Writers' Project (1938). Delaware: A Guide to the First State. p. 48 – via Google Books.
↑ McGuire, Thomas J. (2006). The Philadelphia Campaign. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania: Stackpole Books. p. 278. ISBN 0-8117-0206-5.
↑ Rowe, Gail Stuart (1978). Thomas McKean: The Shaping of an American Republicanism. Colorado Associated University Press. p. 147. ISBN 0-87081-100-2.
↑ "Thomas McKean". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 820–821.
1 2 3 4 Kallenbach 1977, p. 112.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 821.
↑ "George Read". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 821–822.
↑ "Caesar Rodney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 822.
↑ "John Dickinson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 822–824.
↑ Proceedings 1988, p. 59.
↑ Register 1926, p. 27.
1 2 Proceedings 1988, p. 108.
↑ "John Cook". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 824.
↑ "Nicholas Van Dyke". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 824–825.
↑ Proceedings 1988, pp. 148–151.
↑ "Thomas Collins". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 67–68.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 825.
↑ Proceedings 1988, p. 392.
↑ "Jehu Davis". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 6 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 68.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 826.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Kallenbach 1977, p. 113.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 211.
↑ "Joshua Clayton". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 826–827.
↑ Proceedings 1988, p. 633.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kallenbach 1977, p. 114.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 211–212.
↑ "Gunning Bedford". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 827–828.
1 2 Conrad 1908, p. 828.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dubin 2003, p. 26.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 212.
↑ "Daniel Rogers". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 212–213.
1 2 "Richard Bassett". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 828–829.
1 2 Conrad 1908, p. 829.
↑ Wolcott, James L. (1896). Argument in Opposition to Henry A. Du Pont's Claim to the Office of United States Senator for the State of Delaware. pp. 44–45. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Google Books.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 213.
↑ "James Sykes". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 214.
↑ "David Hall". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 68–69.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 829–830.
↑ "none". Aurora General Advertiser. January 22, 1802. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. On Tuesday the 19th inst. colonel David Hall, governor elect, was installed into office...
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 214–215.
↑ "Nathaniel Mitchell". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 69.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 830.
↑ "none". Aurora General Advertiser. January 24, 1805. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. ... the following address was delivered on the 15th inst. by Mr. Mitchell, who succeeds him.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 215.
↑ "George Truitt". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 830–831.
↑ "none". Aurora General Advertiser. January 30, 1808. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. On Tuesday last, the federal governor of the state of Delaware, G. Truitt, was sworn into power and place.
1 2 Sobel 1978, pp. 215–216.
1 2 "Joseph Haslet". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 Conrad 1908, p. 831.
↑ Register 1926, p. 84.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 216.
↑ "Daniel Rodney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Register 1926, p. 116.
1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 217.
↑ "John Clark". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 831–832.
↑ Register 1926, p. 141.
1 2 Register 1926, p. 167.
1 2 3 Niles, H. (1824). Niles' Weekly Register. Vol. I, Third Series. p. 121. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Google Books.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dubin 2003, p. 27.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 217–218.
↑ "Jacob Stout". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 832.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 218.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 218–219.
↑ "John Collins". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 Conrad 1908, p. 833.
↑ Register 1926, p. 178.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 219.
↑ "Caleb Rodney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Register 1926, p. 185.
↑ Register 1926, p. 196.
1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 220.
↑ "Charles Thomas". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 833–834.
↑ Register 1926, p. 201.
↑ "Samuel Paynter". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 834.
↑ Register 1926, p. 205.
1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 221.
1 2 "Charles Polk". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 69–70.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 835.
↑ Register 1926, p. 229.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 221–222.
↑ "David Hazzard". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 70.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 835–836.
↑ Register 1926, p. 278.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 222–223.
↑ "Caleb Prew Bennett". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 836–837.
↑ Register 1926, p. 314.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 837.
↑ Register 1926, p. 332.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 223.
↑ "Cornelius Parsons Comegys". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 837–838.
↑ Register 1926, p. 343.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 224.
↑ "William Barkley Cooper". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 838.
↑ Register 1926, p. 382.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 224–225.
↑ "Thomas Stockton". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 70–71.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 839.
↑ Register 1926, p. 423.
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↑ "Joseph Maull". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 71.
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↑ "William Temple". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 840.
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↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 226–227.
↑ "William Tharp". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 840–841.
↑ Register 1926, p. 456.
1 2 3 4 5 Dubin 2003, p. 28.
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↑ "William Henry Harrison Ross". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 841.
↑ Register 1926, p. 512.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 227–228.
↑ "Peter Foster Causey". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 841–843.
↑ "The Inauguration". Smyrna Times. January 17, 1855. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 228.
↑ "William Burton". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 843.
↑ "The Inauguration". Smyrna Times. January 20, 1859. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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↑ "William Cannon". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 843–844.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "The Inauguration of Governor Cannon". Delaware State Journal and Statesman. Wilmington, Delaware. January 20, 1863. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Dubin 2014, p. 1.
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↑ "Gove Saulsbury". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
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↑ "Gov. Cannon's Death Announced in the Legislature". Delaware State Journal and Statesman. March 7, 1865. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 230.
↑ "James Ponder". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 72.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 845–846.
↑ "none". Smyrna Times. January 18, 1871. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Governor Ponder was inaugurated yesterday...
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 230–231.
↑ "John Polk Cochran". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 846–847.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Cochran". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1875. p. 4. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 231.
↑ "John Wood Hall". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 847–848.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "The Inauguration". Every Evening and Commercial. Wilmington, Delaware. January 22, 1879. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 231–232.
↑ "Charles Clark Stockley". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 848–849.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Inaugurated". Daily Gazette. Wilmington, Delaware. January 16, 1883. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 232.
↑ "Benjamin Thomas Biggs". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 849.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Gov. Biggs Inaugurated". Delaware Gazette and State Journal. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 20, 1887). January 18, 1887. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 232–233.
↑ "Robert John Reynolds". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 849–850.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Reynolds". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 20, 1891. p. 3. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 233.
↑ "Joshua Hopkins Marvil". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 850–851.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Marvil Inaugurated". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 16, 1895). January 15, 1895. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 233–234.
↑ "William Tharp Watson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, p. 851.
↑ "The Succession". Every Evening. April 9, 1895. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 234.
↑ "Ebe Walter Tunnell". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 851–852.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Tunnell Inaugurated". Wilmington Daily Republican. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1897. p. 4. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ "Delaware's Change in Elections". The New York Times. April 14, 1895. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 235.
↑ "John Hunn". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 852–853.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Hunn Duly Inaugurated". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 15, 1901. p. 5. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 235–236.
↑ "Preston Lea". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Conrad 1908, pp. 853–854.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Lea Duly Inaugurated". Every Evening. Wilmington Delaware. January 17, 1905. p. 5. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 236.
↑ "Simeon Selby Pennewill". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "New Governor Was Sworn Into Office at Noon". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1909. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 237.
↑ "Charles Robert Miller". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "The Inauguration of Governor C. R. Miller". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 21, 1913. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 237–238.
↑ "John Gillis Townsend". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "John G. Townsend Inaugurated Governor; Declares for Woman's Suffrage, Workmen's Compensation and Praises Du Pont Boulevard". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 16, 1917. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 238–239.
↑ "William Du Hamel Denney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "New Executive Sounds Keynote for Adequate School System; Urges Program of Economy". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 18, 1921. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 239–240.
↑ "Robert Pyle Robinson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ McVey, William J. (January 20, 1925). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Robert P. Robinson Becomes Governor". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 240–241.
↑ "Clayton Douglass Buck". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor C. Douglass Buck Takes Office; for Lower Taxes and 'Pay-As-You-Go' Plan". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 15, 1929. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 241.
↑ "Richard Cann McMullen". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "McMullen Inaugurated Governor". Journal-Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1937. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 242.
↑ "Walter Wolfkiel Bacon". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Bacon Opens Term With Economy Plea". Wilmington Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 22, 1941). January 21, 1941. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
1 2 Sobel 1978, pp. 242–243.
1 2 "Elbert Nortrand Carvel". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Written at Dover, Delaware. "Revamping of State Agencies Highlight of Carvel Program". Wilmington Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 19, 1949). January 18, 1949. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 243–244.
1 2 "James Caleb Boggs". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Sanger, Richard P. (January 20, 1953). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Delaware's 62nd Chief Executive Sworn In at 12:11". Journal-Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 244–245.
↑ "David Penrose Buckson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Russell, Jack K. (December 30, 1960). "Buckson Assumes Office As Short-Term Governor". Evening Journal. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Liberman, Cy (January 18, 1961). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Carvel Code for Aides Applauded". Wilmington Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 245.
↑ "Charles L. Terry". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Perry, Christopher (January 19, 1965). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Gov. Terry Pledges Equality". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, pp. 245–246.
↑ "Russell W. Peterson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Distelheim, Joe (January 22, 1969). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Peterson Seeks Progress via Unity". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 246.
↑ "Sherman W. Tribbitt". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Schmadeke, John (January 17, 1973). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Tribbitt Sworn; Pledges Fiscal Study". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Sobel 1978, p. 247.
1 2 "Pierre Samuel Du Pont". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Moyed, Ralph S. (January 19, 1977). "Severe Tests Face Du Point As He Begins Term As Governor". Evening Journal. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Mullaney 1994, pp. 73–76.
1 2 3 "Michael Newbold Castle". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Cohen, Celia (January 16, 1985). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Castle Sworn In As Governor". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Mullaney 1994, pp. 77–79.
1 2 "Dale Edward Wolf". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Kesler, Nancy (January 4, 1993). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Wolf Sworn In As Del. Governor". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
↑ Mullaney 1994, pp. 80–82.
1 2 "Thomas R. Carper". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Kesler, Nancy (January 20, 1993). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Committed to Posterity". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
1 2 "Ruth Ann Minner". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Merriweather, James (January 4, 2001). "Minner Is State's First Female Governor". The News Journal. p. B1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
1 2 "Jack Markell". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ Miller, Beth (January 20, 2009). Written at Newark, Delaware. "Markell, Denn Take Reins In Delaware". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
1 2 "John Carney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ "John Carney Becomes 74th Governor Of Delaware". First State Update. January 18, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 "Bethany Hall-Long". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on October 11, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ "Governor Hall-Long Ceremonially Sworn in as Delaware's 75th Governor". State of Delaware. January 7, 2025. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
1 2 "Matt Meyer". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
↑ "Matthew S. Meyer Sworn-in as the 76th Governor of the State of Delaware". State of Delaware. January 21, 2025. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

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External links

[13] The official website labeled John Carney as the 74th governor; this indicates that repeat, non-consecutive terms are numbered.

[14] The office was named president in 1776 and renamed governor in 1792.

[15] The office of lieutenant governor was created in 1897, with the first election taking place in 1900.

[16] Lieutenant governors represented the same party as their governor unless noted.

[date-1777-21] Most sources do not specify the day McKinly was captured; at least one specifies that McKinly and the city of Wilmington were captured the day after the Battle of Brandywine, which was on September 11, 1777.

[war-24] McKinly was captured and taken prisoner by British forces. He was exchanged for loyalist Governor William Franklin of New Jersey in August 1778.

[after-mckinly-29] 1 2 Speaker of the Assembly McKean acted as chief executive until the return of speaker of the Legislative Council Read from the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, who then served as vice-president for the remainder of the term.

[34] Kallenbach has Rodney leaving office on November 5, with a gap until Dickinson takes office, with no reason given.

[limits-1776-35] 1 2 Under the 1776 constitution, presidents were ineligible to the office until three years had passed after leaving it.

[40] Sources disagree on when Dickinson took office; the proceedings of the assembly, published in 1988, says his inaugural address was delivered November 13; the governor's register, published in 1926, says he was elected on November 13 and inaugurated on November 14.

[42] Dickinson was elected President of Pennsylvania and took office November 7, 1782, holding both presidencies simultaneously. Criticism of this caused him to turn administration of the state over to Speaker of the Legislative Council Cook, but Dickinson did not formally resign until January 13, 1783.

[61] Clayton's first term was as president, so he was eligible to run for a term as governor.

[limits-1792-62] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Under the 1792 constitution, governors could serve no longer than three in any term of six years.

[bedford-death-67] 1 2 Sources disagree on if Bedford died on September 28 or September 30, sometimes within the same source.

[76] The constitutional start date for the term in 1799 was January 15; multiple sources say Bassett took office January 9, but it is not known why it was off schedule. A few sources do say he took office January 15.

[77] Bassett resigned, having been confirmed to the United States Third Circuit Court.

[molleston-107] 1 2 Due to the death of Governor-elect Molleston, there was some question as to who should take office when Clark's term ended. To minimize any confusion, Clark resigned a few days ahead of schedule, and the newly elected state senate chose a speaker, John Stout, who would act as governor for one year of Molleston's term before a special election was held for the remaining two years.

[117] Special election to serve out the last two years of Henry Molleston's term

[121] Rodney was formally sworn in on April 23.

[123] The governor's register has Haslet being inaugurated on January 22, but it specifies the third Tuesday in January, which in 1823 was the 21st.

[128] Thomas was formally sworn in on June 24.

[132] Because of the death of Haslet so early in his term, an early election was called. Unlike when Henry Molleston died, where the election was only for the final two years of his term, in this case the new election was for a new three-year term, causing the election schedule to shift.

[limits-1831-143] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Under the 1831 constitution, governors were not eligible a second time to the office.

[148] First term under the 1831 constitution, which lengthened terms to four years.

[173] Temple was formally sworn in on May 6.

[179] Special election called due to the deaths of Stockton and Maull, causing a shift in the election schedule.

[239] Because Marvil died so early in his term, the General Assembly decided to conduct an election for a full term in 1896, changing the election schedule.

[lt-dem-254] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Represented the Democratic Party

[limits-1897-267] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Under the 1897 constitution, governors are not eligible a third time to the office.

[280] Boggs resigned, having been elected to the United States Senate.

[lt-rep-291] Represented the Republican Party

[301] Castle resigned, having been elected to the United States House of Representatives.

[305] Wolf was sworn in just after midnight.

[309] Carper resigned, having been elected to the United States Senate.

[316] Carney resigned, having been elected mayor of Wilmington.

[321] Meyer's term will expire on January 16, 2029.

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[FOOTNOTEDel._Const.art._III-2] Del. Const., art. III.

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[FOOTNOTEThorpe19095631776_art._7-4] 1 2 3 4 Thorpe 1909, p. 563, 1776 art. 7.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe19095721792_art._III,_§_1-5] 1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 572, 1792 art. III, § 1.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe19095731792_art._III,_§_3-6] 1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 573, 1792 art. III, § 3.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe19095871831_art._III,_§_3-7] 1 2 3 Thorpe 1909, p. 587, 1831 art. III, § 3.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe19096101897_art._III,_§_5-8] 1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 610, 1897 art. III, § 5.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe1909573–5741792_art._III,_§_14-9] Thorpe 1909, pp. 573–574, 1792 art. III, § 14.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe19096131897_art._III,_§_19-10] 1 2 Thorpe 1909, p. 613, 1897 art. III, § 19.

[FOOTNOTEThorpe19096131897_art._III,_§_20-11] Thorpe 1909, p. 613, 1897 art. III, § 20.

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[FOOTNOTEKallenbach1977112-27] 1 2 3 4 Kallenbach 1977, p. 112.

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[nga-read-30] "George Read". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

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[nga-rodney-caesar-32] "Caesar Rodney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

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[nga-dickinson-36] "John Dickinson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

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[FOOTNOTEProceedings198859-38] Proceedings 1988, p. 59.

[FOOTNOTERegister192627-39] Register 1926, p. 27.

[FOOTNOTEProceedings1988108-41] 1 2 Proceedings 1988, p. 108.

[nga-cook-43] "John Cook". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908824-44] Conrad 1908, p. 824.

[nga-vandyke-45] "Nicholas Van Dyke". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908824–825-46] Conrad 1908, pp. 824–825.

[FOOTNOTEProceedings1988148–151-47] Proceedings 1988, pp. 148–151.

[nga-collins-thomas-48] "Thomas Collins". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189967–68-49] Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 67–68.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908825-50] Conrad 1908, p. 825.

[FOOTNOTEProceedings1988392-51] Proceedings 1988, p. 392.

[nga-davis-52] "Jehu Davis". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189968-53] 1 2 3 4 5 6 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 68.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908826-54] Conrad 1908, p. 826.

[FOOTNOTEKallenbach1977113-55] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Kallenbach 1977, p. 113.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978211-56] Sobel 1978, p. 211.

[nga-clayton-57] "Joshua Clayton". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908826–827-58] Conrad 1908, pp. 826–827.

[FOOTNOTEProceedings1988633-59] Proceedings 1988, p. 633.

[FOOTNOTEKallenbach1977114-60] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Kallenbach 1977, p. 114.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978211–212-63] Sobel 1978, pp. 211–212.

[nga-bedford-64] "Gunning Bedford". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908827–828-65] Conrad 1908, pp. 827–828.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908828-66] 1 2 Conrad 1908, p. 828.

[FOOTNOTEDubin200326-68] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dubin 2003, p. 26.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978212-69] Sobel 1978, p. 212.

[nga-rogers-70] "Daniel Rogers". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978212–213-71] Sobel 1978, pp. 212–213.

[nga-bassett-72] 1 2 "Richard Bassett". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908828–829-73] Conrad 1908, pp. 828–829.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908829-74] 1 2 Conrad 1908, p. 829.

[75] Wolcott, James L. (1896). Argument in Opposition to Henry A. Du Pont's Claim to the Office of United States Senator for the State of Delaware. pp. 44–45. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Google Books.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978213-78] Sobel 1978, p. 213.

[nga-sykes-79] "James Sykes". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978214-80] Sobel 1978, p. 214.

[nga-hall-david-81] "David Hall". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189968–69-82] Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 68–69.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908829–830-83] Conrad 1908, pp. 829–830.

[84] "none". Aurora General Advertiser. January 22, 1802. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. On Tuesday the 19th inst. colonel David Hall, governor elect, was installed into office...

[FOOTNOTESobel1978214–215-85] Sobel 1978, pp. 214–215.

[nga-mitchell-86] "Nathaniel Mitchell". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189969-87] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 69.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908830-88] Conrad 1908, p. 830.

[89] "none". Aurora General Advertiser. January 24, 1805. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. ... the following address was delivered on the 15th inst. by Mr. Mitchell, who succeeds him.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978215-90] Sobel 1978, p. 215.

[nga-truitt-91] "George Truitt". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908830–831-92] Conrad 1908, pp. 830–831.

[93] "none". Aurora General Advertiser. January 30, 1808. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 5, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. On Tuesday last, the federal governor of the state of Delaware, G. Truitt, was sworn into power and place.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978215–216-94] 1 2 Sobel 1978, pp. 215–216.

[nga-haslet-95] 1 2 "Joseph Haslet". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908831-96] 1 2 Conrad 1908, p. 831.

[FOOTNOTERegister192684-97] Register 1926, p. 84.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978216-98] Sobel 1978, p. 216.

[nga-rodney-daniel-99] "Daniel Rodney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926116-100] Register 1926, p. 116.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978217-101] 1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 217.

[nga-clark-102] "John Clark". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908831–832-103] Conrad 1908, pp. 831–832.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926141-104] Register 1926, p. 141.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926167-105] 1 2 Register 1926, p. 167.

[niles-106] 1 2 3 Niles, H. (1824). Niles' Weekly Register. Vol. I, Third Series. p. 121. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Google Books.

[FOOTNOTEDubin200327-108] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Dubin 2003, p. 27.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978217–218-109] Sobel 1978, pp. 217–218.

[nga-stout-110] "Jacob Stout". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908832-111] Conrad 1908, p. 832.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978218-112] Sobel 1978, p. 218.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978218–219-113] Sobel 1978, pp. 218–219.

[nga-collins-john-114] "John Collins". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908833-115] 1 2 3 Conrad 1908, p. 833.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926178-116] Register 1926, p. 178.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978219-118] Sobel 1978, p. 219.

[nga-rodney-caleb-119] "Caleb Rodney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926185-120] Register 1926, p. 185.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926196-122] Register 1926, p. 196.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978220-124] 1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 220.

[nga-thomas-125] "Charles Thomas". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908833–834-126] Conrad 1908, pp. 833–834.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926201-127] Register 1926, p. 201.

[nga-paynter-129] "Samuel Paynter". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908834-130] Conrad 1908, p. 834.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926205-131] Register 1926, p. 205.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978221-133] 1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 221.

[nga-polk-134] 1 2 "Charles Polk". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189969–70-135] Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 69–70.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908835-136] Conrad 1908, p. 835.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926229-137] Register 1926, p. 229.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978221–222-138] Sobel 1978, pp. 221–222.

[nga-hazzard-139] "David Hazzard". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189970-140] 1 2 3 4 5 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 70.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908835–836-141] Conrad 1908, pp. 835–836.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926278-142] Register 1926, p. 278.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978222–223-144] Sobel 1978, pp. 222–223.

[nga-bennett-145] "Caleb Prew Bennett". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908836–837-146] Conrad 1908, pp. 836–837.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926314-147] Register 1926, p. 314.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908837-149] Conrad 1908, p. 837.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926332-150] Register 1926, p. 332.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978223-151] Sobel 1978, p. 223.

[nga-comegys-152] "Cornelius Parsons Comegys". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908837–838-153] Conrad 1908, pp. 837–838.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926343-154] Register 1926, p. 343.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978224-155] Sobel 1978, p. 224.

[nga-cooper-156] "William Barkley Cooper". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908838-157] Conrad 1908, p. 838.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926382-158] Register 1926, p. 382.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978224–225-159] Sobel 1978, pp. 224–225.

[nga-stockton-160] "Thomas Stockton". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189970–71-161] Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, pp. 70–71.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908839-162] Conrad 1908, p. 839.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926423-163] Register 1926, p. 423.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978225-164] Sobel 1978, p. 225.

[nga-maull-165] "Joseph Maull". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 6, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189971-166] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 71.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908839–840-167] Conrad 1908, pp. 839–840.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926432–433-168] Register 1926, pp. 432–433.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978225–226-169] Sobel 1978, pp. 225–226.

[nga-temple-170] "William Temple". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908840-171] Conrad 1908, p. 840.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926436-172] Register 1926, p. 436.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978226–227-174] Sobel 1978, pp. 226–227.

[nga-tharp-175] "William Tharp". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908840–841-176] Conrad 1908, pp. 840–841.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926456-177] Register 1926, p. 456.

[FOOTNOTEDubin200328-178] 1 2 3 4 5 Dubin 2003, p. 28.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978227-180] Sobel 1978, p. 227.

[nga-ross-181] "William Henry Harrison Ross". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908841-182] Conrad 1908, p. 841.

[FOOTNOTERegister1926512-183] Register 1926, p. 512.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978227–228-184] Sobel 1978, pp. 227–228.

[nga-causey-185] "Peter Foster Causey". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908841–843-186] Conrad 1908, pp. 841–843.

[187] "The Inauguration". Smyrna Times. January 17, 1855. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978228-188] Sobel 1978, p. 228.

[nga-burton-189] "William Burton". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908843-190] Conrad 1908, p. 843.

[191] "The Inauguration". Smyrna Times. January 20, 1859. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978228–229-192] Sobel 1978, pp. 228–229.

[nga-cannon-193] "William Cannon". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908843–844-194] Conrad 1908, pp. 843–844.

[195] Written at Dover, Delaware. "The Inauguration of Governor Cannon". Delaware State Journal and Statesman. Wilmington, Delaware. January 20, 1863. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTEDubin20141-196] Dubin 2014, p. 1.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978229–230-197] Sobel 1978, pp. 229–230.

[nga-saulsbury-198] "Gove Saulsbury". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908844–845-199] Conrad 1908, pp. 844–845.

[200] "Gov. Cannon's Death Announced in the Legislature". Delaware State Journal and Statesman. March 7, 1865. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978230-201] Sobel 1978, p. 230.

[nga-ponder-202] "James Ponder". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEBiographical_and_Genealogical_History189972-203] 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Biographical and Genealogical History 1899, p. 72.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908845–846-204] Conrad 1908, pp. 845–846.

[205] "none". Smyrna Times. January 18, 1871. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Governor Ponder was inaugurated yesterday...

[FOOTNOTESobel1978230–231-206] Sobel 1978, pp. 230–231.

[nga-cochran-207] "John Polk Cochran". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908846–847-208] Conrad 1908, pp. 846–847.

[209] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Cochran". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1875. p. 4. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978231-210] Sobel 1978, p. 231.

[nga-hall-john-211] "John Wood Hall". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908847–848-212] Conrad 1908, pp. 847–848.

[213] Written at Dover, Delaware. "The Inauguration". Every Evening and Commercial. Wilmington, Delaware. January 22, 1879. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978231–232-214] Sobel 1978, pp. 231–232.

[nga-stockley-215] "Charles Clark Stockley". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908848–849-216] Conrad 1908, pp. 848–849.

[217] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Inaugurated". Daily Gazette. Wilmington, Delaware. January 16, 1883. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978232-218] Sobel 1978, p. 232.

[nga-biggs-219] "Benjamin Thomas Biggs". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908849-220] Conrad 1908, p. 849.

[221] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Gov. Biggs Inaugurated". Delaware Gazette and State Journal. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 20, 1887). January 18, 1887. p. 2. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978232–233-222] Sobel 1978, pp. 232–233.

[nga-reynolds-223] "Robert John Reynolds". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908849–850-224] Conrad 1908, pp. 849–850.

[225] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Reynolds". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 20, 1891. p. 3. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978233-226] Sobel 1978, p. 233.

[nga-marvil-227] "Joshua Hopkins Marvil". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908850–851-228] Conrad 1908, pp. 850–851.

[229] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Marvil Inaugurated". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 16, 1895). January 15, 1895. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978233–234-230] Sobel 1978, pp. 233–234.

[nga-watson-231] "William Tharp Watson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908851-232] Conrad 1908, p. 851.

[233] "The Succession". Every Evening. April 9, 1895. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978234-234] Sobel 1978, p. 234.

[nga-tunnell-235] "Ebe Walter Tunnell". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908851–852-236] Conrad 1908, pp. 851–852.

[237] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Tunnell Inaugurated". Wilmington Daily Republican. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1897. p. 4. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[238] "Delaware's Change in Elections". The New York Times. April 14, 1895. p. 6. Archived from the original on September 26, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978235-240] Sobel 1978, p. 235.

[nga-hunn-241] "John Hunn". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908852–853-242] Conrad 1908, pp. 852–853.

[243] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Hunn Duly Inaugurated". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 15, 1901. p. 5. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978235–236-244] Sobel 1978, pp. 235–236.

[nga-lea-245] "Preston Lea". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[FOOTNOTEConrad1908853–854-246] Conrad 1908, pp. 853–854.

[247] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor Lea Duly Inaugurated". Every Evening. Wilmington Delaware. January 17, 1905. p. 5. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978236-248] Sobel 1978, p. 236.

[nga-pennewill-249] "Simeon Selby Pennewill". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[250] Written at Dover, Delaware. "New Governor Was Sworn Into Office at Noon". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1909. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978237-251] 1 2 Sobel 1978, p. 237.

[nga-miller-252] "Charles Robert Miller". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[253] Written at Dover, Delaware. "The Inauguration of Governor C. R. Miller". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 21, 1913. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978237–238-255] Sobel 1978, pp. 237–238.

[nga-townsend-256] "John Gillis Townsend". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[257] Written at Dover, Delaware. "John G. Townsend Inaugurated Governor; Declares for Woman's Suffrage, Workmen's Compensation and Praises Du Pont Boulevard". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 16, 1917. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978238–239-258] Sobel 1978, pp. 238–239.

[nga-denney-259] "William Du Hamel Denney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[260] Written at Dover, Delaware. "New Executive Sounds Keynote for Adequate School System; Urges Program of Economy". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 18, 1921. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978239–240-261] Sobel 1978, pp. 239–240.

[nga-robinson-262] "Robert Pyle Robinson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[263] McVey, William J. (January 20, 1925). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Robert P. Robinson Becomes Governor". Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978240–241-264] Sobel 1978, pp. 240–241.

[nga-buck-265] "Clayton Douglass Buck". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[266] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Governor C. Douglass Buck Takes Office; for Lower Taxes and 'Pay-As-You-Go' Plan". The Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. January 15, 1929. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978241-268] Sobel 1978, p. 241.

[nga-mcmullen-269] "Richard Cann McMullen". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[270] Written at Dover, Delaware. "McMullen Inaugurated Governor". Journal-Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. January 19, 1937. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978242-271] Sobel 1978, p. 242.

[nga-bacon-272] "Walter Wolfkiel Bacon". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[273] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Bacon Opens Term With Economy Plea". Wilmington Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 22, 1941). January 21, 1941. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978242–243-274] 1 2 Sobel 1978, pp. 242–243.

[nga-carvel-275] 1 2 "Elbert Nortrand Carvel". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[276] Written at Dover, Delaware. "Revamping of State Agencies Highlight of Carvel Program". Wilmington Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware (published January 19, 1949). January 18, 1949. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978243–244-277] Sobel 1978, pp. 243–244.

[nga-boggs-278] 1 2 "James Caleb Boggs". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 8, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[279] Sanger, Richard P. (January 20, 1953). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Delaware's 62nd Chief Executive Sworn In at 12:11". Journal-Every Evening. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978244–245-281] Sobel 1978, pp. 244–245.

[nga-buckson-282] "David Penrose Buckson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[283] Russell, Jack K. (December 30, 1960). "Buckson Assumes Office As Short-Term Governor". Evening Journal. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[284] Liberman, Cy (January 18, 1961). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Carvel Code for Aides Applauded". Wilmington Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978245-285] Sobel 1978, p. 245.

[nga-terry-286] "Charles L. Terry". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[287] Perry, Christopher (January 19, 1965). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Gov. Terry Pledges Equality". Evening Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978245–246-288] Sobel 1978, pp. 245–246.

[nga-peterson-289] "Russell W. Peterson". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on April 18, 2024. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[290] Distelheim, Joe (January 22, 1969). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Peterson Seeks Progress via Unity". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978246-292] Sobel 1978, p. 246.

[nga-tribbitt-293] "Sherman W. Tribbitt". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[294] Schmadeke, John (January 17, 1973). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Tribbitt Sworn; Pledges Fiscal Study". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTESobel1978247-295] Sobel 1978, p. 247.

[nga-dupont-296] 1 2 "Pierre Samuel Du Pont". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[297] Moyed, Ralph S. (January 19, 1977). "Severe Tests Face Du Point As He Begins Term As Governor". Evening Journal. p. 1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTEMullaney199473–76-298] Mullaney 1994, pp. 73–76.

[nga-castle-299] 1 2 3 "Michael Newbold Castle". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[300] Cohen, Celia (January 16, 1985). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Castle Sworn In As Governor". The Morning News. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTEMullaney199477–79-302] Mullaney 1994, pp. 77–79.

[nga-wolf-303] 1 2 "Dale Edward Wolf". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[304] Kesler, Nancy (January 4, 1993). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Wolf Sworn In As Del. Governor". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[FOOTNOTEMullaney199480–82-306] Mullaney 1994, pp. 80–82.

[nga-carper-307] 1 2 "Thomas R. Carper". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[308] Kesler, Nancy (January 20, 1993). Written at Dover, Delaware. "Committed to Posterity". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[nga-minner-310] 1 2 "Ruth Ann Minner". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[311] Merriweather, James (January 4, 2001). "Minner Is State's First Female Governor". The News Journal. p. B1. Archived from the original on August 11, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[nga-markell-312] 1 2 "Jack Markell". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on February 18, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[313] Miller, Beth (January 20, 2009). Written at Newark, Delaware. "Markell, Denn Take Reins In Delaware". The News Journal. Wilmington, Delaware. p. A1. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.

[nga-carney-314] 1 2 "John Carney". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on January 29, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[315] "John Carney Becomes 74th Governor Of Delaware". First State Update. January 18, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2023. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[nga-halllong-317] 1 2 "Bethany Hall-Long". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on October 11, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[318] "Governor Hall-Long Ceremonially Sworn in as Delaware's 75th Governor". State of Delaware. January 7, 2025. Archived from the original on January 9, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[nga-meyer-319] 1 2 "Matt Meyer". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on October 12, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

[320] "Matthew S. Meyer Sworn-in as the 76th Governor of the State of Delaware". State of Delaware. January 21, 2025. Archived from the original on January 21, 2025. Retrieved October 18, 2026.

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Incumbent Matt Meyer since January 21, 2025
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