The 1978 Iowa gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican Robert D. Ray defeated Democratic nominee Jerome D. Fitzgerald with 58.32% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on June 6, 1978.
Democratic primary
Candidates Jerome D. Fitzgerald, State Representative Tom Whitney Warren D. Strait
Results
Republican primary
Candidates Robert D. Ray, incumbent Governor Donovan D. Nelson
Results
General election
Candidates Major party candidates Robert D. Ray, Republican Jerome D. Fitzgerald, Democratic
Other candidates John Ball, Libertarian Joseph Grant, Socialist
Results
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