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.

Mike Castle
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 (1939-07-02)July 2, 1939 Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
Died	August 14, 2025(2025-08-14) (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]