Overview

• Mike Castle died on August 14 in Greenville, Del., at age 86, the Delaware Republican Party confirmed.
• Governor Matt Meyer has ordered flags at all state facilities to be flown at half-staff through August 21 in Castle’s honor.
• Senators Chris Coons and Tom Carper and Rep. Sarah McBride joined other officials in commending Castle’s civility and commitment to public service.
• In Congress, Castle spearheaded the 50 State Quarters Program and helped author the No Child Left Behind Act while serving on the Education and Financial Services committees.
• Castle served two terms as Delaware governor before representing the state in nine terms in the U.S. House and lost a 2010 Senate primary to Christine O'Donnell during a shift toward anti-establishment candidacies.