The 1978 Maryland gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Democratic nominee Harry Hughes defeated Republican nominee John Glenn Beall Jr. with 70.62% of the vote.
Primary elections Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.
Democratic primary
Candidates Harry Hughes, former State Senator Blair Lee III, incumbent Lieutenant Governor Ted Venetoulis, County Executive of Baltimore County Walter S. Orlinsky, President of the Baltimore City Council
Results
Republican primary
Candidates John Glenn Beall Jr., former United States Senator Carlton Beall, former Postmaster General of Washington, D.C. Louise Gore, former State Senator Ross Zimmerman Pierpont, perennial candidate
Results
General election
Candidates Harry Hughes, Democratic John Glenn Beall Jr., Republican
Results
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