1978Final results
1978 election for Connecticut's 4th District
U.S. House · Connecticut
Stewart B. McKinney (R) won with 58.4% of the vote, defeating Michael G. Morgan (D) by 16.7 points.
Stewart B. McKinneyRepublican · winner
58.4%83,990
Michael G. MorganDemocrat
41.6%59,918
143,919 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