The 1978 Oregon gubernatorial election took place on November 7, 1978. In a rematch of the 1974 contest, Republican nominee Victor Atiyeh defeated Democratic incumbent Robert Straub to win the election.

1978 Oregon gubernatorial election

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Nominee Victor Atiyeh Robert Straub Party Republican Democratic Popular vote 498,452 409,411 Percentage 54.9% 45.1%

County results Atiyeh:      50–60%      60–70%      70–80% Straub:      50–60%

Governor before election Robert Straub Democratic Elected Governor Victor Atiyeh Republican

As of 2023^[update], this was the most recent Oregon gubernatorial election in which both candidates are now deceased. As of 2023, this is the last time that an incumbent Governor of Oregon lost re-election.