EXECUTIVE · DE · 1953-1960
J. Caleb Boggs
Governor · Republican · Delaware
On the record
Resigned to take U.S. Senate seat; lost 1972 to Joe Biden
SEVERITY · RESIGNED
Background
Between 1953 and 1960, J. Caleb Boggs held the Governor seat in Delaware, a 7-year tenure. Took office after Elbert N. Carvel; succeeded by David P. Buckson. Departure context: Resigned to take U.S. Senate seat; lost 1972 to Joe Biden.
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Others who held this office in Delaware
- Matt Meyer (2025-present)
- John Carney (2017-2025)
- Jack Markell (2009-2017)
- Ruth Ann Minner (2001-2009)
- Tom Carper (1993-2001)
- Tom Carper (1993-2001)
- Dale E. Wolf (1992-1993)
- Michael N. Castle (1985-1992)
- Pierre S. du Pont IV (1977-1985)
- Sherman W. Tribbitt (1973-1977)
- Russell W. Peterson (1969-1973)
- Charles L. Terry Jr. (1965-1969)
- Elbert N. Carvel (1961-1965)
- David P. Buckson (1960-1961)
- Elbert N. Carvel (1949-1953)
- Walter W. Bacon (1941-1949)