For related races, see 2012 United States gubernatorial elections.
2012 Delaware gubernatorial election
← 2008
November 6, 2012
2016 →
Turnout
62.9%
Nominee
Jack Markell
Jeff Cragg
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
275,993
113,793
Percentage
69.3%
28.6%
County results
House district results
Markell: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% >90%
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Jack Markell
Democratic
Elected Governor
Jack Markell
Democratic
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