1978 Oregon gubernatorial election

The Oregon gubernatorial election of 1978 took place on November 7, 1978. Republican nominee Victor Atiyeh defeated Democratic incumbent Robert Straub to win the election.

1978 Oregon gubernatorial election
November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Victor Atiyeh Robert Straub
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 498,452 409,411
Percentage 54.9% 45.1%
Governor before election

Robert Straub
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Victor Atiyeh
Republican

Elections in Oregon

Candidates

Democratic

Republican

Election results
1978 Oregon gubernatorial election[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican Victor G. Atiyeh 498,452 54.90%
Democratic Robert W. Straub (incumbent) 409,411 45.10%
Total votes 907,863 100.00%
Republican gain from Democratic

References
  1. "OR Governor Race - Nov 7, 1978". Our Campaigns. Retrieved November 11, 2010.
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