The 1978 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. In a rematch of the 1974 contest, Republican nominee

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defeated Democratic incumbent Robert Straub to win the election. , this was the most recent

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gubernatorial election in which both candidates are now deceased.

Candidates

Democratic

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, incumbent

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Republican

* Victor G. Atiyeh, State senator and nominee in 1974 *

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, former

* Roger E. Martin, State Representative

Election results

References

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