1976 Washington gubernatorial election

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 State of Washington holds its gubernatorial election every fourth year, concurrent with the United States presidential election. This election was especially significant in that Washington elected its first female governor, Dixy Lee Ray.

General election results

Governor of Washington election, 1976

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Democratic	Dixy Lee Ray	821,797	53.14
	Republican	John Spellman	687,039	44.43