1978 Michigan gubernatorial election

The 1978 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican William Milliken was elected to a third term as Michigan Governor.

1978 Michigan gubernatorial election

November 2, 1978
 
Nominee William Milliken William B. Fitzgerald Jr.
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 1,628,485 1,237,256
Percentage 56.8% 43.1%

County results
Milliken:      50–60%      60–70%      70-80%
Fitzgerald:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Governor before election

William Milliken
Republican

Elected Governor

William Milliken
Republican

As of 2023, this remains the last election in which the Republican candidate for Governor carried Wayne County.

The primary elections occurred on August 8, 1978. Milliken was unopposed, while Fitzgerald defeated a four-man field including law professor and perennial candidate Zolton Ferency.

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