1978Final results
1978 election for Connecticut's 3rd District
U.S. House · Connecticut
Robert N. Giaimo (D) won with 58.1% of the vote, defeating John G. Pucciano (R) by 18.1 points.
Robert N. GiaimoDemocrat · winner
58.1%96,830
John G. PuccianoRepublican
40.0%66,663
Joelle R. FishmanCommunist
1.8%3,068
166,587 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