Election in the United States
1984 United States Senate election in Delaware
Nominee
Joe Biden
John M. Burris
Party
Democratic
Republican
Popular vote
147,831
98,101
Percentage
60.1%
39.9%
County resultsBiden : 50–60% 60–70%
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 Senator Joe Biden won re-election to a third term, defeating Republican challenger John M. Burris.
General election [ ]
Candidates [ ]
Joe Biden (D), incumbent Delaware Senator running for a third Senatorial term
John M. Burris (R), former Majority Leader of the Delaware House of Representatives
Results [ ]
General election results[1]
Party
Candidate
Votes
%
Democratic
Joe Biden (incumbent)
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
See also [ ]
References [ ]
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