The 29th Nova Scotia general election was held on September 19, 1978 to elect members of the 52nd House of Assembly of the Province of Nova Scotia, Canada. It was won by the Progressive Conservative party.
| Party | Leader | 1974 | Seats won | % change | Popular vote | (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Progressive Conservative | John Buchanan | 12 | 31 | +158% | 45.8% | ||
| Liberal | Gerald Regan | 31 | 17 | -45% | 39.4% | ||
| New Democratic | Jeremy Akerman | 3 | 4 | +33% | 14.4% | ||
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0.4% | |||
| Total Seats | 46 | 52 | 100% | ||||
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