1978 Colorado gubernatorial election

The 1978 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Richard Lamm defeated Republican nominee Ted L. Strickland with 58.76% of the vote.

1978 Colorado gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978

Nominee Richard Lamm Ted L. Strickland Party Democratic Republican Popular vote 483,985 317,292 Percentage 58.76% 38.53%

County Results Lamm:      40-50%      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Strickland:      40-50%      50–60%

Governor before election Richard Lamm Democratic Elected Governor Richard Lamm Democratic

Primary elections

Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.[1]

Candidates

• Richard Lamm, incumbent Governor

Results

Democratic primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Richard Lamm	94,292	100.00

Candidates

• Ted L. Strickland, State Senator
• Richard H. Plock Jr., State Senator

Results

Republican primary results[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Ted L. Strickland	87,248	59.01
	Republican	Richard H. Plock Jr.	60,597	40.99
Total votes			147,845	100.00

General election

Candidates

Major party candidates

• Richard Lamm, Democratic
• Ted L. Strickland, Republican

Other candidates

• Roy Peister, Independent
• Elsa Blum, Socialist Workers
• Sal A. Mander, Independent
• Earl F. Dodge Jr., National Statesman

Results

1978 Colorado gubernatorial election[1]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%	±%
	Democratic	Richard Lamm	483,985	58.76%
	Republican	Ted L. Strickland	317,292	38.53%
	Independent	Roy Peister	13,990	1.70%
	Socialist Workers	Elsa Blum	3,690	0.45%
	Independent	Sal A. Mander	2,452	0.30%
	Prohibition	Earl Dodge	2,198	0.27%
Majority			166,693
Turnout			823,807
	Democratic hold		Swing

References

1. "State of Colorado Abstract of Votes Cast 1978" (PDF). Secretary of State of Colorado. 1978. Retrieved July 3, 2019.