1978 Oregon gubernatorial election

The 1978 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. In a rematch of the 1974 contest, Republican nominee Victor Atiyeh defeated Democratic incumbent Robert Straub to win the election.

As of 2023, this is the last time that an incumbent Governor of Oregon lost re-election.

Democratic

 * Robert W. Straub, incumbent Governor of Oregon

Republican

 * Victor G. Atiyeh, State senator and nominee in 1974
 * Tom McCall, former Governor of Oregon
 * Roger E. Martin, State Representative