1992 Delaware gubernatorial election

The 1992 Delaware gubernatorial election took place on November 3, 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 Tom Carper defeated Republican nominee B. Gary Scott in a landslide, winning his first term in office and becoming Delaware's first Democratic governor since 1977. As of 2024, this is the last time the Governor’s office in Delaware changed partisan control.

Candidates

 * Tom Carper, U.S. Representative, former Delaware State Treasurer
 * Daniel D. Rappa

Candidates

 * B. Gary Scott, insurance company executive
 * Wilfred Plomis