1978Final results
1978 election for California's 19th District
U.S. House · California
Robert Lagomarsino (R) won with 71.7% of the vote, defeating Jerry Zamos (D) by 47.5 points.
Robert LagomarsinoRepublican · winner
71.7%123,192
Jerry ZamosDemocrat
24.3%41,672
Milton Shiro TakeiPeace and Freedom
4.0%6,887
171,751 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
The candidates
Robert Lagomarsino (R)Jerry Zamos (D)
Also on the ballot: Milton Shiro Takei (Peace and Freedom), 4.0%