The 1978 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978.
Incumbent Republican William Milliken was elected to a third term as Michigan Governor.
As of 2023[ [update]], this remains the last election in which the Republican candidate for Governor carried Wayne County.
The primary elections occurred on August 8, 1978. Milliken was unopposed, while Fitzgerald defeated a four-man field including law professor and perennial candidate Zolton Ferency.
Republican primary.
Results.
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! colspan="3" style="text-align:right;" | Total votes
Democratic primary.
Results.
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! colspan="3" style="text-align:right;" | Total votes
General election.
Results.
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! scope="col" style="width: 17em" |Candidate
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References.
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