The 1978 Colorado gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Democrat Richard Lamm defeated Republican nominee Ted L. Strickland with 58.76% of the vote.
Primary elections
Primary elections were held on September 12, 1978.
Democratic primary
Candidates
- Richard Lamm, incumbent Governor
Republican primary
Candidates
- Ted L. Strickland, State Senator
- Richard H. Plock Jr., State Senator
General election
Candidates
Major party candidates
- Richard Lamm, Democratic
- Ted L. Strickland, Republican
Other candidates
- Roy Peister, Independent
- Elsa Blum, Socialist Workers
- Sal A. Mander, Independent
- Earl F. Dodge Jr., National Statesman