1978 Minnesota gubernatorial election

The 1978 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Independent-Republican Party candidate Al Quie defeated Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party incumbent Rudy Perpich. Robert W. Johnson unsuccessfully ran for the Republican nomination.

Democratic primary
The Democratic primary had two major candidates.

Rudy Perpich, incumbent governor, 80.04%.

Alice Tripp, farmers activist, 19.96%.