| Election Name: | 1978 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election |
| Country: | India |
| Type: | legislative |
| Vote Type: | Popular |
| Ongoing: | no |
| Party Name: | Mizoram People's Conference |
| Previous Election: | 1972 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election |
| Previous Year: | 1972 |
| Election Date: | 17 and 20 May 1978 |
| Next Election: | 1979 Mizoram Legislative Assembly election |
| Next Year: | 1979 |
| Seats For Election: | All 30 seats in the Mizoram Legislative Assembly |
| Majority Seats: | 16 |
| Turnout: | 63.27% |
| Image1: | File:Bulb Election Symbol.svg |
| Leader1: | T. Sailo |
| Party1: | Mizoram People's Conference |
| Leaders Seat1: | Aizawl North |
| Seats1: | 22 |
| Popular Vote1: | 37.47% |
| Party2: | Independent (politician) |
| Popular Vote2: | 62.53% |
| Seats2: | 8 |
| CM | |
| Before Party: | Mizo Union |
| Before Election: | C. Chhunga |
| After Party: | Mizoram People's Conference |
| After Election: | T. Sailo |
Elections to the Mizoram Legislative Assembly were held in May 1978 to elect members of the 30 constituencies in Mizoram, India. The Mizoram People's Conference emerged as the single largest party and T. Sailo was appointed as the Chief Minister of Mizoram.
The previous ministry, led by Chief Minister C. Chhunga, resigned in May 1977, to facilitate the progress of peace talks (Mizoram Peace Accord). The Union Territory was therefore placed under President's rule, for a year.[1]
| Constituency | Reserved for (ST/None) | Candidate | Party | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tuipang | ST | Independent | |||
| 2 | Sangau | ST | K. Sangchhum | |||
| 3 | Saiha | ST | R.T. Zachono | |||
| 4 | Chawngte | ST | Kistomohan | |||
| 5 | Demagiri | None | Harikristo | |||
| 6 | Buarpui | ST | K. Lalsanga | Mizoram People's Conference | ||
| 7 | Lunglei | ST | Lalhmingthanga | |||
| 8 | Tawi Pui | ST | H. Kiautuma | |||
| 9 | Hnahthial | ST | R. Romawia | |||
| 10 | N. Vanlaiphai | None | J.H. Rothuama | |||
| 11 | Khawbung | ST | J. Kapthianga | |||
| 12 | Champhai | ST | bgcolor= | Independent | ||
| 13 | Khawhai | ST | Vanlalhruaia | Mizoram People's Conference | ||
| 14 | Saitual | ST | K.M. Baiksailova | |||
| 15 | Ngopa | ST | B.P. Rosanga | |||
| 16 | Suangpuilawn | ST | F. Malsawma | |||
| 17 | Ratu | ST | J. Thankunga | |||
| 18 | Aawntui | ST | Kenneth Chawngliana | |||
| 19 | Kolasit | ST | Chawngkunga | |||
| 20 | Kawrthah | ST | C. Vulluaia | |||
| 21 | Sairang | ST | Tiangchhunga | |||
| 22 | Phuldungsei | None | P. Lalupa | |||
| 23 | Sateek | ST | Lalthanzauva | |||
| 24 | Serchhip | ST | Thanmawii | |||
| 25 | Lungpho | ST | K. Baikchungnunga | |||
| 26 | Tlungvel | ST | bgcolor= | Independent | ||
| 27 | Aizawl North | ST | Mizoram People's Conference | |||
| 28 | Aizawl East | ST | Thangridema | |||
| 29 | Aizawl West | ST | Zairemthanga | |||
| 30 | Aizawl South | ST | Sainghaka | bgcolor= | Independent | |