1978Final results
1978 election for California's 23rd District
U.S. House · California
Anthony Beilenson (D) won with 65.6% of the vote, defeating Joseph Barbara (R) by 31.3 points.
Anthony BeilensonDemocrat · winner
65.6%117,498
Joseph BarbaraRepublican
34.4%61,496
178,994 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