1978 Illinois gubernatorial election

1978 Illinois gubernatorial election
November 7, 1978
Turnout54.23% 19.95 pp
 
Nominee Jim Thompson Michael Bakalis
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Dave O'Neal Dick Durbin
Popular vote 1,859,684 1,263,134
Percentage 59.04% 40.10%
County results

Thompson:      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Bakalis:      40–50%      50–60%
Governor before election

James R. Thompson
Republican

 Elected Governor

James R. Thompson
Republican

The 1978 Illinois gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 7, 1978. Republican James R. Thompson easily won a second term in office, defeating Democratic nominee Michael Bakalis by 596,550 votes.

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