1978 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1978 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Independent-Republican Party candidate Al Quie defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party incumbent Rudy Perpich. Robert W. Johnson unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination.

1978 Minnesota gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Al Quie Rudy Perpich
Party Ind.-Republican Democratic (DFL)
Running mate Lou Wangberg Alec Olson
Popular vote 830,019 718,244
Percentage 52.35% 45.30%

County results

Quie:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%

Perpich:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Rudy Perpich
Democratic (DFL)

Elected Governor

Al Quie
Ind.-Republican

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