1978Final results
1978 election for California's 2nd District
U.S. House · California
Don H. Clausen (R) won with 52.0% of the vote, defeating Norma K. Bork (D) by 6.7 points.
Don H. ClausenRepublican · winner
52.0%114,451
Norma K. BorkDemocrat
45.3%99,712
Irv SutleyPeace and Freedom
2.8%6,097
220,260 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