1978Final results
1978 election for Indiana's 10th District
U.S. House · Indiana
Philip Sharp (D) won with 56.1% of the vote, defeating William G. Frazier (R) by 13.3 points.
Philip SharpDemocrat · winner
56.1%73,343
William G. FrazierRepublican
42.8%55,999
George W. AmesAmerican Independent
1.1%1,400
130,742 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
Philip Sharp (D)William G. Frazier (R)
Also on the ballot: George W. Ames (American Independent), 1.1%