1978Final results
1978 election for Delaware's at-large District
U.S. House · Delaware
Thomas B. Evans Jr. (R) won with 58.2% of the vote, defeating Gary E. Hindes (D) by 17.0 points.
Thomas B. Evans Jr.Republican · winner
58.2%91,689
Gary E. HindesDemocrat
41.2%64,863
James E. HicksAmerican Independent
0.6%1,014
157,566 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
The candidates
Thomas B. Evans Jr. (R)Gary E. Hindes (D)
Also on the ballot: James E. Hicks (American Independent), 0.6%