Senate Elections 2008 | US Senate Elections | Delaware Races
2008 Delaware U.S. Senate Election Results
Joe Biden
Percent: 64.69%
Votes: 257,539
Christine O'Donnell
Percent: 35.31%
Votes: 140,595
Race Summary
The 2008 United States Senate election in Delaware was held on November 4, 2008, with incumbent Democratic Senator Joe Biden seeking reelection. Biden defeated Republican nominee Christine O’Donnell, winning 64.69% of the vote to O’Donnell’s 35.31%. Shortly after the election, Biden resigned the seat to become Vice President of the United States, leading to the appointment of his successor.
Full Results
Joe Biden (DEM)
Percent: 64.69%
Votes: 257,539
Christine O'Donnell (REP)
Percent: 35.31%
Votes: 140,595
Total votes: 398,134
State Map
Results by County
Kent County
Joe Biden (DEM)
Percent: 56.99%
Votes: 37,074
Christine O'Donnell (REP)
Percent: 43.01%
Votes: 27,981
Total votes: 65,055
New Castle County
Joe Biden (DEM)
Percent: 71.82%
Votes: 177,070
Christine O'Donnell (REP)
Percent: 28.18%
Votes: 69,491
Total votes: 246,561
Sussex County
Joe Biden (DEM
Percent: 50.16%
Votes: 43,395
Christine O'Donnell (REP)
Percent: 49.84%
Votes: 43,123
Total votes: 86,518