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The 1978 Idaho gubernatorial election was held on Tuesday, November 7, and incumbent Democrat John Evans defeated Republican nominee Allan Larsen with 58.75% of the vote.[1][2][3] It was the third consecutive win for the Democrats (1970, 1974, 1978), but the only significant victory for the party in Idaho in 1978.[3]
- ^ "Foley, Evans, Batt, Symms, 1%". Lewiston Morning Tribune. Associated Press. November 8, 1978. p. 1A.
- ^ "Party balance in high posts". Spokane Daily Chronicle. (Washington). Associated Press. November 8, 1978. p. 3.
- ^ a b "Evans is lone Demo to survive in Idaho". Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. November 9, 1978. p. 9.