1978 New York gubernatorial election

The 1978 New York gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978 to elect the Governor and Lieutenant Governor of New York. It was the first reelection of a Democratic governor in New York since 1938.

Democratic primary

Candidates

• Jeremiah B. Bloom, state senator from Queens
• Hugh L. Carey, incumbent governor since 1975
• Mary Anne Krupsak, lieutenant governor

Results

Results