1978 Maryland gubernatorial election

The 1978 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic nominee Harry Hughes defeated Republican nominee John Glenn Beall Jr. with 70.62% of the vote.

1978 Maryland gubernatorial election
November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Harry Hughes John Glenn Beall Jr.
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Samuel Bogley Aris T. Allen
Popular vote 705,910 293,635
Percentage 70.62% 29.38%
County results
Hughes:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%      80–90%
Beall:      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Marvin Mandel
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Harry Hughes
Democratic

Elections in Maryland
Government

Primary elections

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

Democratic primary

Candidates

Results
Democratic primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Harry Hughes 213,457 37.23
Democratic Blair Lee III 194,236 33.88
Democratic Ted Venetoulis 140,486 24.50
Democratic Walter S. Orlinsky 25,200 4.40
Total votes 573,379 100.00

Republican primary

Candidates

Results
Republican primary results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Republican John Glenn Beall Jr. 76,011 57.69
Republican Carlton Beall 30,119 22.86
Republican Louise Gore 20,690 15.70
Republican Ross Zimmerman Pierpont 4,940 3.75
Total votes 131,760 100.00

General election

Candidates
  • Harry Hughes, Democratic
  • John Glenn Beall Jr., Republican

Results
1978 Maryland gubernatorial election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Democratic Harry Hughes 705,910 70.62%
Republican John Glenn Beall Jr. 293,635 29.38%
Majority 424,693
Turnout 1,011,963
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References
  1. "Guide to U.S. elections - CQ Press, Congressional Quarterly, inc". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
  2. "America Votes 31: 2013-2014, Election Returns by State - Rhodes Cook". Books.google.com. Retrieved 2019-02-17.
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