William Milliken Republican William Milliken Republican The 1978 Michigan gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978.

Incumbent Republican William Milliken was elected to a third term as Michigan Governor.

As of 2023[update], this remains the last election in which the Republican candidate for Governor carried Wayne County.

The primary elections occurred on August 8, 1978.

[1] Milliken was unopposed, while Fitzgerald defeated a four-man field including law professor and perennial candidate Zolton Ferency.