| ← 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 → Off-year elections | |
| Election day | November 6 |
|---|---|
| Congressional special elections | |
| Seats contested | 2 |
| Net seat change | Republican +1 |
| Gubernatorial elections | |
| Seats contested | 3 |
| Net seat change | Republican +1 |
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| 1979 gubernatorial election results map | |
| Legend | |
Democratic hold Republican gain No election | |
The 1979 United States elections were held on November 6, 1979. This off-year election primarily involved local, state, and congressional elections.