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Mike Castle, Delaware Centrist Leader and ‘Coinage Congressman,’ Dies at 86

Officials have ordered flags at half-staff for a week in recognition of his bipartisan legacy

Then-Rep. Michael N. Castle, R-Del., is pictured at a Financial Services Committee markup in 2012. (Scott J. Ferrell/CQ Roll Call)
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Overview

  • The Delaware Republican Party announced Thursday that Castle died in Greenville, with his family confirming his passing online and withholding details on cause of death.
  • Gov. Matt Meyer directed all state-owned flags to remain at half-staff through Aug. 21 as a mark of respect.
  • Figures from both parties, including Sen. Chris Coons and President Joe Biden, praised Castle’s integrity, dignity and commitment to collaboration.
  • Castle served two terms as governor from 1985 to 1992 and then represented Delaware in the U.S. House for nine terms, focusing on education and financial services.
  • He authored the 50 State Quarters Program, presidential $1 coins and the America the Beautiful quarters and co-sponsored the No Child Left Behind Act.