1978 Florida gubernatorial election

1978 Florida gubernatorial election
November 7, 1978
 
Nominee Bob Graham Jack Eckerd
Party Democratic Republican
Running mate Wayne Mixson Paula Hawkins
Popular vote 1,406,580 1,123,888
Percentage 55.59% 44.41%
County results
Graham:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Eckerd:      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Reubin Askew
Democratic

 Elected Governor

Bob Graham
Democratic

The 1978 Florida gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic nominee Bob Graham was elected, defeating Republican nominee Jack Eckerd with 55.59% of the vote.

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