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.
This was the only gubernatorial election Republicans won from 1970 to 1998 in the state.
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
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
- William C. Allen
- Fred N. Belcher
- Robert List
- Patrick T. Mylan
Results
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
References