^Godwin was elected to his first term as a Democrat. He won his second nonconsecutive term as a Republican.
Referencesedit
^"Our Campaigns - NJ Governor Race - Nov 08, 1977".
^"Our Campaigns - VA Governor Race - Nov 08, 1977".
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