1978 Kansas gubernatorial election
The 1978 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic nominee John W. Carlin defeated incumbent Republican Robert Frederick Bennett with 49.4% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on August 1, 1978.Democratic primary
Candidates
- John W. Carlin, Speaker of the Kansas House of Representatives
- Bert Chaney
- Harry G. Wiles
Republican primary
Candidates
- Robert Frederick Bennett, incumbent Governor
- Robert R. "Bob" Sanders
- Harold Knight
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates- John W. Carlin, Democratic
- Robert Frederick Bennett, Republican