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Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1978

Oklahoma gubernatorial election, 1978
Oklahoma
← 1974 November 7, 1978 1982 →
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Nominee George Nigh Ron Shotts
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 402,240 367,055
Percentage 51.74% 47.21%

Governor before election

David L. Boren
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Nigh
Democratic


David L. Boren
Democratic

George Nigh
Democratic

The 1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect the Governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Republican Governor David L. Boren chose not to run for re-election to a second term in office. Instead Boren decided to run for the United States Senate. Former Governor, and sitting Lieutenant Governor George Nigh was elected, defeating Republican candidate Ron Shotts.

The primary elections took place on August 22, 1978.

The Runoff election took place on September 19, 1978.

The primary elections took place on August 22, 1978.



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