1964 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1964 Delaware gubernatorial election was held on November 3, 1964.

Incumbent Democratic Governor Elbert N. Carvel was term-limited, having served two non-consecutive terms. Carvel instead ran for the U.S. Senate.

Democratic nominee Charles L. Terry Jr. defeated Republican nominee David P. Buckson with 51.35% of the vote.

Nominations
Nominations were made by party conventions.

Candidates

 * David P. Buckson, Republican, incumbent Attorney General of Delaware and former Governor
 * Charles L. Terry Jr., Democratic, Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court