United States Senate election in Delaware, 1984

United States Senate election in Delaware, 1984
Delaware
November 6, 1984

 
Nominee Joe Biden John M. Burris
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 147,831 98,101
Percentage 60.11% 39.89%

County results

U.S. Senator before election

Joe Biden
Democratic

Elected U.S. Senator

Joe Biden
Democratic

The 1984 United States Senate election in Delaware was held on November 6, 1984. Incumbent Democratic United States Senator Joe Biden won re-election to a third term, defeating Republican challenger John M. Burris.

General election

Candidates

Results

General election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Joe Biden (inc.) 147,831 60.11% +2.15%
Republican John M. Burris 98,101 39.89% -1.13%
Majority 49,730 20.22% +3.28%
Turnout 245,932
Democratic hold Swing

References


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