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.

Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.

Candidates

 * Richard Lamm, incumbent Governor

Candidates

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

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