1978 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

The 1978 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Governor Milton Shapp was constitutionally ineligible to run for a third consecutive term in office. Republican Dick Thornburgh defeated Democrat Pete Flaherty in the general election.

1978 Pennsylvania gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978 (1978-11-07)
 
Nominee Dick Thornburgh Pete Flaherty
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Bill Scranton III Robert P. Casey
Popular vote 1,966,042 1,737,888
Percentage 52.4% 46.4%

County results

Thornburgh:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Flaherty:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Milton Shapp
Democratic

Elected Governor

Dick Thornburgh
Republican

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