1978 Nebraska gubernatorial election

The 1978 Nebraska gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, and featured U.S. Representative Charles Thone, a Republican, defeating Democratic nominee, Lieutenant Governor Gerald T. Whelan. Incumbent Governor J. James Exon, a Democrat, was barred from seeking a third term.

1978 Nebraska gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Charles Thone Gerald T. Whelan
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Roland Luedtke Orval Keyes
Popular vote 275,473 216,754
Percentage 55.9% 44.0%

County results
Thone:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
     80–90%
Whelan:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

J. James Exon
Democratic

Elected Governor

Charles Thone
Republican

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