1978Final results
1978 election for Indiana's 1st District
U.S. House · Indiana
Adam Benjamin Jr. (D) won with 80.3% of the vote, defeating Owen W. Crumpacker (R) by 60.9 points.
Adam Benjamin Jr.Democrat · winner
80.3%72,367
Owen W. CrumpackerRepublican
19.3%17,419
Christopher MartinsonOther party
0.4%384
90,170 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
Adam Benjamin Jr. (D)Owen W. Crumpacker (R)
Also on the ballot: Christopher Martinson (Other party), 0.4%