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The 1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's sixth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 7, 1978, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, Governor George Ariyoshi over Republican candidate, State Senator John R. Leopold[1] and three other candidates. Ariyoshi received more votes than any other candidate in every county in the state.[2]

Primaries

Primary elections were held on October 7, 1978.

Democratic primary

Candidates and primary votes:[3]

Republican primary

Candidates and primary votes:[4]

Nonpartisan Primary

Candidates and primary votes:[5]

General election

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1978[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic George Ariyoshi (incumbent) 153,394 54.48 -0.10
Republican John R. Leopold 124,610 44.25 -1.17
Nonpartisan Alema Leota 1,982 0.70 +0.70
Libertarian Gregory Reeser 1,059 0.38 +0.38
Aloha Democratic John Moore 542 0.19 +0.19
Majority 28,784 10.22 +1.06
Turnout 281,587 36.57 +4.14
Democratic hold Swing

References

  1. ^ "Candidate – John R. Leopold". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  2. ^ a b "HI Governor Race – Nov 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "HI Governor - D Primary Race - Oct 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  4. ^ "HI Governor - R Primary Race - Oct 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
  5. ^ "HI Governor - NP Primary Race - Oct 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.