1978 California gubernatorial election

The 1978 California gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1978. The Democratic incumbent, Jerry Brown, defeated the Republican nominee Attorney General Evelle J. Younger and independent candidate Ed Clark in a landslide.

1978 California gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Jerry Brown Evelle Younger Ed Clark
Party Democratic Republican Independent
Popular vote 3,878,812 2,526,534 377,960
Percentage 56.05% 36.50% 5.46%

County results
Brown:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Younger:      40–50%      50–60%

Governor before election

Jerry Brown
Democratic

Elected Governor

Jerry Brown
Democratic

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