1978Final results
1978 election for Maryland's 2nd District
U.S. House · Maryland
Clarence D. Long (D) won with 66.4% of the vote, defeating Malcolm M. McKnight (R) by 32.8 points.
Clarence D. LongDemocrat · winner
66.4%98,601
Malcolm M. McKnightRepublican
33.6%49,886
148,487 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