Nevada gubernatorial election, 1978
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The Nevada gubernatorial election of 1978 occurred on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic governor Mike O'Callaghan was term-limited. Republican candidate Robert List was elected Governor of Nevada, defeating Democratic candidate Robert E. Rose.
Results
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| 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 | |||
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References
- ↑ "1978 General Election Returns". Nevada Secretary of State. Retrieved December 29, 2014.
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