1976 Washington gubernatorial election
November 2, 1976
 
Nominee Dixy Lee Ray John Spellman
Party Democratic Republican
Popular vote 821,797 687,039
Percentage 53.1% 44.4%
County results
Ray:      40–50%      50–60%      60–70%
Spellman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%
Governor before election

Daniel J. Evans
Republican

 Elected Governor

Dixy Lee Ray
Democratic

The 1976 Washington gubernatorial election was held on November 2, 1976. This election was especially significant in that Washington elected its first female governor, Dixy Lee Ray. Wesley C. Uhlman and John Patric unsuccessfully ran in the blanket primary.

General election

Candidates

Results

1976 Washington gubernatorial election results[1]
Party Candidate Votes %
Democratic Dixy Lee Ray 821,797 53.14
Republican John Spellman 687,039 44.43
Total votes 100.00%
Democratic gain from Republican

References

  1. ↑ "Election Search Results - Elections & Voting - WA Secretary of State".
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