1978 Kansas gubernatorial election

1978 Kansas gubernatorial election

November 7, 1978
 
Nominee John W. Carlin Robert F. Bennett
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Paul Dugan Larry Montgomery
Popular vote 363,835 348,015
Percentage 49.4% 47.3%

County results
Carlin:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Bennett:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

Robert Frederick Bennett
Republican

Elected Governor

John W. Carlin
Democratic

The 1978 Kansas gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic nominee John W. Carlin defeated incumbent Republican Robert Frederick Bennett with 49.4% of the vote.