Arizona 1978 Governor Election

Bruce Babbitt vs. Evan Mecham

Bruce Babbitt won the Arizona 1978 governor election with 282,605 votes (52.5%), a margin of D+7.7.

Statewide Results

52.5%
44.8%
282,605
Bruce Babbitt (52.5%)
241,093
Evan Mecham (44.8%)
Total Votes: 538,556|Margin: D+7.7

County Results

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County Results (14 counties)

CountyMargin
APACHED+41.3
GREENLEED+40.8
COCONINOD+39.1
SANTA CRUZD+38.5
PIMAD+29.9
GILAD+21.3
COCHISED+17.5
NAVAJOD+15.8
PINALD+11.5
YUMAD+6.5
MOHAVER+0.7
MARICOPAR+3.3
YAVAPAIR+3.3
GRAHAMR+9.0

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Source: Official state election returns
akashicedge.com/states/az/governor/1978