The 1978 Illinois gubernatorial election were held in Illinois in November 7, 1978. Republican James R. Thompson easily won a second term in office, defeating Democrat nominee Michael Bakalis by nearly 600,000 votes.
The 1978 Illinois gubernatorial election were held in Illinois in November 7, 1978. Republican James R. Thompson easily won a second term in office, defeating Democrat nominee Michael Bakalis by nearly 600,000 votes. (en)