1978 Maryland gubernatorial election explained

Election Name:1978 Maryland gubernatorial election
Country:Maryland
Type:Presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1974 Maryland gubernatorial election
Previous Year:1974
Next Election:1982 Maryland gubernatorial election
Next Year:1982
Election Date:November 7, 1978
Image1:File:Maryland Governor Harry Hughes speaking at Fort Belvoir, Feb 16, 1985.jpg
Nominee1:Harry Hughes
Party1:Democratic Party (United States)
Running Mate1:Samuel Bogley
Popular Vote1:705,910
Percentage1:70.62%
Nominee2:John Glenn Beall Jr.
Party2:Republican Party (United States)
Running Mate2:Aris T. Allen
Popular Vote2:293,635
Percentage2:29.38%
Map Size:295px
Governor
Before Election:Marvin Mandel
Before Party:Democratic Party (United States)
After Election:Harry Hughes
After Party:Democratic Party (United States)

The 1978 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic nominee Harry Hughes defeated Republican nominee John Glenn Beall Jr. with 70.62% of the vote.

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results

Republican primary

Candidates

Results

General election

Candidates

Results

Notes and References

  1. Book: Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc . 2005 . CQ Press . 9781568029818 . 2019-02-17.