Candidates of the 1978 New South Wales state election

This is a list of candidates of the 1978 New South Wales state election.

Note: Tom Lewis MLA (Liberal, Wollondilly), George Neilly MLA (Labor, Cessnock) and Bruce Webster MLA (Liberal, Pittwater) all resigned some months prior to the election, but avoiding by-elections for their seats was one of the pretexts for the early election.

Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour.

Tickets that elected at least one MLC are highlighted in the relevant colour.

Ross Green Brian Brady Frank Arkell Judith Courtney William Whitby Allen Hands Rudolph Dezelin