1978 Nevada gubernatorial election

The 1978 Nevada gubernatorial election occurred on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democratic governor Mike O'Callaghan was term limited. Republican nominee Robert List was elected Governor of Nevada, defeating Democratic nominee Robert E. Rose. Jack Lund Schofield unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination.

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

Candidates

 * Dick Carter
 * John Foley
 * Ken Hillman
 * Paul R. Holder
 * Carl Hunt
 * Robert E. Rose
 * Jack Schofield
 * Albert D. Viller

Candidates

 * William C. Allen
 * Fred N. Belcher
 * Robert List
 * Patrick T. Mylan

Candidates

 * Robert List, Republican
 * Robert E. Rose, Democratic
 * Thomas F. Jefferson, Independent American
 * John W. Grayson, Jr., Libertarian

Counties that flipped from Democratic to Republican

 * Carson City
 * Churchill
 * Clark
 * Douglas
 * Elko
 * Esmeralda
 * Eureka
 * Humboldt
 * Lander
 * Lincoln
 * Lyon
 * Mineral
 * Nye
 * Pershing
 * Washoe
 * White Pine