1978 Iowa gubernatorial election

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. As of 2022, this was the last time Johnson County voted for the Republican candidate.

1978 Iowa gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Robert D. Ray Jerome D. Fitzgerald
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 491,713 345,519
Percentage 58.3% 41.0%

County results
Ray:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Fitzgerald:      50–60%

Governor before election

Robert D. Ray
Republican

Elected Governor

Robert D. Ray
Republican

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