Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Hawaii
For related races, see 1978 United States gubernatorial elections.
1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election
← 1974
November 7, 1978
1982 →
Nominee
George Ariyoshi
John Leopold
Party
Democratic
Republican
Running mate
Jean King
Virginia Isbell
Popular vote
153,394
124,610
Percentage
54.5%
44.3%
County results Ariyoshi: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80%
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George Ariyoshi
Democratic
Elected Governor
George Ariyoshi
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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[1] and three other candidates. Ariyoshi received more votes than any other candidate in every county in the state.[2]
^"Candidate – John R. Leopold". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
^"HI Governor Race – Nov 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
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