Election for the governorship of the U.S. state of Nebraska
1978 Nebraska gubernatorial election
← 1974
November 7, 1978
1982 →
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Charles Thone
Gerald T. Whelan
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Democratic
Running mate
Roland Luedtke
Orval Keyes
Popular vote
275,473
216,754
Percentage
55.9%
44.0%
County results Thone: 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Whelan: 50–60% 60–70%
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J. James Exon
Democratic
Elected Governor
Charles Thone
Republican
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The 1978 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, and featured U.S. Representative Charles Thone, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, Lieutenant Governor Gerald T. Whelan. Incumbent Governor J. James Exon, a Democrat, was barred from seeking a third term.
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