Arizona gubernatorial election, 1978
The 1978 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978 for the post of Governor of Arizona. Democrat Bruce Babbitt defeated Republican nominee Evan Mecham. Babbitt was the former Attorney General of Arizona, but after the death of Governor Wesley Bolin, Babbit became Governor. Bolin himself ascended to office from the position of Secretary of State, meaning his replacement, Rose Mofford was not eligible to the office as she was not elected. This drama of exchanging office would continue after Babbitt's term came to an end, as Mofford would become Governor and succeeded Evan Mecham, Babbitt's challenger, in 1988.
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Arizona gubernatorial election, 1978
The 1978 Arizona gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978 for the post of Governor of Arizona. Democrat Bruce Babbitt defeated Republican nominee Evan Mecham. Babbitt was the former Attorney General of Arizona, but after the death of Governor Wesley Bolin, Babbit became Governor. Bolin himself ascended to office from the position of Secretary of State, meaning his replacement, Rose Mofford was not eligible to the office as she was not elected. This drama of exchanging office would continue after Babbitt's term came to an end, as Mofford would become Governor and succeeded Evan Mecham, Babbitt's challenger, in 1988.
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The 1978 Arizona gubernatorial ...... Babbitt's challenger, in 1988.
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1978-11-07
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Arizona gubernatorial election, 1978
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Democratic Party
before election
before party
Democratic Party
candidate
Bruce Edward Babbitt
Jessica Sampson
V. Gene Lewter
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country
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Election results by county
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Arizona gubernatorial election, 1982
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Democratic Party
Libertarian Party
Republican Party
Socialist Workers Party
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popular vote
previous election
Arizona gubernatorial election, 1974
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Democratic Party
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The 1978 Arizona gubernatorial ...... Babbitt's challenger, in 1988.
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Arizona gubernatorial election, 1978
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