The 1978 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. In a rematch of the 1974 contest, Republican nominee Victor Atiyeh defeated Democratic incumbent Robert Straub to win the election.
As of 2025, this is the last time that an incumbent Governor of Oregon lost re-election.
Democratic primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
- Marvin J. Hollingsworth
- Emily Ashworth, teacher
- William L. Patrick
- James R. Smith
- E. "Buck" Lambert
- E. Allen Propst, candidate for governor in 1970
Results
Republican primary
Candidates
Nominee
Eliminated in primary
Results
Election results
References