1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election

For related races, see 1978 United States gubernatorial elections.

1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election

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Nominee George Ariyoshi John Leopold Party Democratic Republican Running mate Jean King Virginia Isbell Popular vote 153,394 124,610 Percentage 54.5% 44.3%

County results Ariyoshi:     50–60%     60–70%     70–80%

Governor before election George Ariyoshi Democratic Elected Governor George Ariyoshi Democratic

The 1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's sixth gubernatorial election. The election was held on November 7, 1978, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, Governor George Ariyoshi over Republican candidate, State Senator John R. Leopold ^[1] and three other candidates. Ariyoshi received more votes than any other candidate in every county in the state. ^[2]

Primaries

Primary elections were held on October 7, 1978.

Democratic primary

Candidates and primary votes: ^[3]

• George Ariyoshi , governor: 50.30%
• Frank Fasi , Mayor of Honolulu: 48.91%
• Billy Kuaiwa: 0.53%
• Valentine Huihui: 0.26%

Republican primary

Candidates and primary votes: ^[4]

• John R. Leopold , state senator: 91.56%
• Valentine K. Wessel: 4.88%
• Gabriel Juarez: 3.56%

Nonpartisan Primary

Candidates and primary votes: ^[5]

• Alema Leota : 58.85%
• Frank Pore: 41.15%

General election

Hawaii gubernatorial election, 1978 ^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	George Ariyoshi (incumbent)	153,394	54.48	−0.10
	Republican	John R. Leopold	124,610	44.25	−1.17
	Nonpartisan	Alema Leota	1,982	0.70	+0.70
	Libertarian	Gregory Reeser	1,059	0.38	+0.38
	Aloha Democratic	John Moore	542	0.19	+0.19
Majority			28,784	10.22	+1.06
Turnout			281,587	36.57	+4.14
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "Candidate – John R. Leopold". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
2. "HI Governor Race – Nov 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
3. "HI Governor - D Primary Race - Oct 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
4. "HI Governor - R Primary Race - Oct 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
5. "HI Governor - NP Primary Race - Oct 07, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved February 23, 2013.