1978Final results
1978 election for Maryland's 4th District
U.S. House · Maryland
Marjorie S. Holt (R) won with 62.0% of the vote, defeating Sue F. Ward (D) by 24.1 points.
Marjorie S. HoltRepublican · winner
62.0%71,374
Sue F. WardDemocrat
38.0%43,663
115,037 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