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Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1978

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153,394
  
124,610

Start date
  
November 7, 1978

54.48%
  
44.25%

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1978

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:

  • George Ariyoshi, governor: 50.30%
  • Frank Fasi, Mayor of Honolulu: 48.91%
  • Billy Kuaiwa: 0.53%
  • Valentine Huihui: 0.26%

    • Republican Primary

    Candidates and primary votes:

  • John R. Leopold, state senator: 91.56%
  • Valentine K. Wessel: 4.88%
  • Gabriel Juarez: 3.56%

    • Nonpartisan Primary

    Candidates and primary votes:

  • Alema Leota: 58.85%
  • Frank Pore: 41.15%

    • References

    Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1978 Wikipedia
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