1978Final results
1978 election for California's 30th District
U.S. House · California
George E. Danielson (D) won with 71.4% of the vote, defeating Henry Ares (R) by 42.8 points.
George E. DanielsonDemocrat · winner
71.4%66,241
Henry AresRepublican
28.6%26,511
92,752 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