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The 1978 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic governor Mike O'Callaghan was term limited. Republican nominee Robert List was elected Governor of Nevada, defeating Democratic nominee Robert E. Rose. Jack Lund Schofield unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Robert List | 108,097 | 56.17% | ||
| Democratic | Robert E. Rose | 76,361 | 39.68% | ||
| Independent American | Thomas F. Jefferson | 3,282 | 1.71% | ||
| None of These Candidates | None of These Candidates | 3,218 | 1.67% | ||
| Libertarian | John W. Grayson, Jr. | 1,487 | 0.77% | ||
| Total votes | 192,445 | 100 | |||
| Republican gain from Democratic | Swing | ||||
References
- ^ "1978 General Election Returns". Nevada Secretary of State. Archived from the original on July 3, 2014. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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