1978Final results
1978 election for California's 43rd District
U.S. House · California
Clair W. Burgener (R) won with 68.7% of the vote, defeating Ruben B. Brooks (D) by 37.3 points.
Clair W. BurgenerRepublican · winner
68.7%167,150
Ruben B. BrooksDemocrat
31.3%76,308
243,458 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