Delaware 2008 Presidential Election Results by County
In 2008, the Democratic candidate won 2 of Delaware's 3 counties.
| County | Winner | Party | Votes | Vote Share | Margin | Total Votes Cast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | Barack Obama | Democratic | 36,392 | 54.4% | 9.8 pts | 66,925 |
| New Castle | Barack Obama | Democratic | 178,768 | 69.7% | 40.6 pts | 256,417 |
| Sussex | John McCain | Republican | 47,939 | 53.8% | 8.6 pts | 89,070 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which party won the most counties in Delaware in 2008?
The Democratic candidate won 2 of Delaware's 3 counties in 2008, with 1 counties going to the other major party.
Which Delaware county had the closest presidential result in 2008?
Sussex had the closest margin in Delaware in 2008, with John McCain (Republican) winning by 8.6 points out of 89,070 total votes cast.
Which Delaware county had the widest presidential margin in 2008?
New Castle had the widest margin in Delaware in 2008, with Barack Obama (Democratic) winning by 40.6 points.
How many counties are included in Delaware's 2008 presidential results?
This page covers 3 counties in Delaware for the 2008 presidential election, based on MEDSL/EveryElectionResult.com county-level returns.