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1978 Massachusetts gubernatorial election
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The 1978 Massachusetts gubernatorial election was held on November 7, 1978. Former Massachusetts Port Authority executive director Edward J. King was elected to a four-year term, from January 4, 1979, until January 6, 1983.[2] King won the Democratic nomination by defeating incumbent Governor of Massachusetts Michael Dukakis in the Democratic primary.[3]
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50–60% 60–70% 70–80% Hatch: 40–50% 50–60% 60–70% 70–80% 80–90% Tie: 40–50% | ||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 2024[update], this was the most recent Massachusetts gubernatorial election in which both major party candidates are now deceased.