The 1978 United States Virgin Islands general election took place on November 7, 1978, to elect public officials in the United States Virgin Islands.
Losing candidates often did not have their political affiliations listed on election returns.
Gubernatorial election
The 1978 Virgin Islands gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent governor Juan Francisco Luis, who succeeded to office upon the death of Cyril King, defeated U.S. House delegate Ron de Lugo in the general election.
Results
Results by island
Island Luis Lugo Margin St. Croix 6,570 67.94% 3,100 32.06% +35.88 St. John 425 75.76% 136 24.24% +51.52 St. Thomas 4,905 50.15% 4,875 49.85% +0.30
Territorial Legislature
Delegate to the United States House of Representatives
The 1978 United States House of Representatives election in the Virgin Islands took place on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Ron de Lugo retired to run for Governor, leaving the seat open. Republican Melvin H. Evans was elected by a narrow margin to only first 2-year term.
As of April 2024, this is the last time a Republican has won a U.S. House election in the Virgin Islands.
Democratic primary
General election
Results by island
Island Evans Waltington Margin St. Croix 6,066 62.90% 3,578 37.10% +25.80 St. John 363 63.46% 209 36.54% +26.92 St. Thomas 4,110 41.53% 5,787 58.47% +16.94
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