1978Final results
1978 election for Alabama's 6th District
U.S. House · Alabama
John H. Buchanan Jr. (R) won with 61.7% of the vote, defeating Don Hawkins (D) by 23.4 points.
John H. Buchanan Jr.Republican · winner
61.7%65,700
Don HawkinsDemocrat
38.3%40,771
106,471 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1978
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET