1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election

← 1974 November 7, 1978 1982 →
 
Nominee George Nigh Ron Shotts
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 402,240 367,055
Percentage 51.7% 47.2%

County results
Nigh:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%
Shotts:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

David Boren
Democratic

Elected Governor

George Nigh
Democratic

The 1978 Oklahoma gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978, to elect the next governor of Oklahoma. Incumbent Democratic governor David Boren chose not to run for re-election to a second term in office. Instead, Boren decided to run for the United States Senate. Former governor, and sitting lieutenant governor George Nigh was elected, defeating Republican nominee Ron Shotts.