George Ariyoshi Democratic George Ariyoshi Democratic The 1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election was Hawaii's sixth gubernatorial election.

The election was held on November 7, 1978, and resulted in a victory for the Democratic candidate, Governor George Ariyoshi over Republican candidate, State Senator John R. Leopold[1] and three other candidates.

Ariyoshi received more votes than any other candidate in every county in the state.

[2] Primary elections were held on October 7, 1978.

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