Delaware Gets Interim Governor for 16 1/2 Days
Associated Press
DOVER, Del. —
Lt. Gov. Dale E. Wolf was sworn in Sunday to serve as Delaware’s governor for 16 1/2 days, between departing Gov. Michael N. Castle and his elected successor, Thomas R. Carper.
Castle, a Republican who was barred from seeking a third term, was elected to Congress in November. He resigned effective midnight Saturday and will be sworn in Tuesday in Washington. Carper, a Democrat who had been Delaware’s sole congressman for 10 years, will not take office until noon on Jan. 19.
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