Mike Castle
Michael Newbold Castle (July 2, 1939 – August 14, 2025) was an American attorney and politician. He was the Governor of Delaware (1985–92) and the U.S. Representative for Delaware's at-large congressional district (1993–2011). He is a member of the Republican Party.
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's at-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1993 – January 3, 2011 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Carper |
| Succeeded by | John Carney |
| 69th Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 15, 1985 – December 31, 1992 | |
| Lieutenant | Shien Biau Woo Dale E. Wolf |
| Preceded by | Pete du Pont |
| Succeeded by | Dale E. Wolf |
| 20th Lieutenant Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 20, 1981 – January 15, 1985 | |
| Governor | Pete du Pont |
| Preceded by | James D. McGinnis |
| Succeeded by | Shien Biau Woo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Newbold Castle July 2, 1939 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 2025 (aged 86) Greenville, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Jane DiSabatino |
| Education | Hamilton College (BS) Georgetown University (LLB) |
He unsuccessfully ran for the United States Senate for the 2010 special election.[1]
Castle died at a retirement home in Greenville, Delaware from a long-illness on August 14, 2025, at the age of 86.[2]
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Lt. Governor Castle (left) with Governor Dick Thornburgh of Pennsylvania (center) and Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, July 1982.
Castle during the 109th Congress
References
- ↑ "Rep. Mike Castle announces run for U.S. Senate". WHYY. 2009-10-06. http://whyy.org/cms/news/government-politics/2009/10/06/rep-mike-castle-announces-run-for-u-s-senate/19300. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
- ↑ Talorico, Patricia; Cormier, Ryan (August 14, 2025). "For decades, he was Delaware's most popular politician. Mike Castle dies at age 86". The News Journal. https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2025/08/14/michael-castle-former-delaware-governor-congressman-dies-86/74996880007/. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
Other websites
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- Biography at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- Voting record maintained by The Washington Post
- Biography, voting record, and interest group ratings at Project Vote Smart
- Campaign finance reports and data at the Federal Election Commission
- Delaware's Governors
- Profile at SourceWatch
- News Meat
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