United States gubernatorial elections, 1978

United States gubernatorial elections were held on November 7, 1978 in 36 states and two territories. The Republicans had a net gain of six seats, Democrats sustained a net-loss of five seats, and there would be no governors of any other parties following these elections.

This was the first year in which Illinois held a gubernatorial election in a midterm election year since 1846. The state of Illinois moved its gubernatorial election date from presidential election years to midterm congressional election years.