1978 Nevada gubernatorial election


The 1978 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic governor Mike O'Callaghan was term limited. Republican nominee Robert List was elected Governor of Nevada, defeating Democratic nominee Robert E. Rose. Jack Lund Schofield unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.

Democratic primary

Candidates

  • Dick Carter
  • John Foley
  • Ken Hillman
  • Paul R. Holder
  • Carl Hunt
  • Robert E. Rose
  • Jack Schofield
  • Albert D. Viller

Republican primary

Candidates

  • William C. Allen
  • Fred N. Belcher
  • Robert List
  • Patrick T. Mylan

General Election

Candidates

  • Robert List, Republican
  • Robert E. Rose, Democratic
  • Thomas F. Jefferson, Independent American
  • John W. Grayson, Jr., Libertarian

County results

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican