1978 Arkansas gubernatorial election

1978 Arkansas gubernatorial election

← 1976 November 7, 1978 1980 →
 
Nominee Bill Clinton Lynn Lowe
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 335,101 193,746
Percentage 63.36% 36.64%

County results
Clinton:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80%      80–90%
Lowe:      50–60%      60–70%

Governor before election

David Pryor
Democratic

Elected Governor

Bill Clinton
Democratic

The 1978 Arkansas gubernatorial election, held on November 7, was the first time that future president Bill Clinton was elected Governor of Arkansas.