| Election Name: | 1978 Hawaii gubernatorial election |
| Country: | Hawaii |
| Type: | presidential |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Previous Election: | 1974 Hawaii gubernatorial election |
| Previous Year: | 1974 |
| Next Election: | 1982 Hawaii gubernatorial election |
| Next Year: | 1982 |
| Election Date: | November 7, 1978 |
| Image1: | George Ariyoshi, 1974 (cropped).jpg |
| Nominee1: | George Ariyoshi |
| Running Mate1: | Jean King |
| Party1: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote1: | 153,394 |
| Percentage1: | 54.5% |
| Nominee2: | John Leopold |
| Running Mate2: | Virginia Isbell |
| Party2: | Republican Party (United States) |
| Popular Vote2: | 124,610 |
| Percentage2: | 44.3% |
| Map Size: | 300px |
| Governor | |
| Before Election: | George Ariyoshi |
| After Election: | George Ariyoshi |
| Before Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
| After Party: | Democratic Party (United States) |
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.
Candidates and primary votes:[3]
Candidates and primary votes:[4]
Candidates and primary votes:[5]
58.85%