153,394 124,610 Start date November 7, 1978 | 54.48% 44.25% | |
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Winner George Ariyoshi | ||
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 and three other candidates. Ariyoshi received more votes than any other candidate in every county in the state.
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Primaries
Primary elections were held on October 7, 1978.
Democratic Primary
Candidates and primary votes:
Republican Primary
Candidates and primary votes:
Nonpartisan Primary
Candidates and primary votes:
References
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