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The 1978 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican William Milliken was elected to a third term as Michigan Governor.
As of 2023[update], this remains the last election in which the Republican candidate for Governor carried Wayne County.
The primary elections occurred on August 8, 1978.[1] Milliken was unopposed, while Fitzgerald defeated a four-man field including law professor and perennial candidate Zolton Ferency.