1978Final results
1978 election for Michigan's 17th District
U.S. House · Michigan
William M. Brodhead (D) won with 95.2% of the vote, defeating Hector M. McGregor (Ami) by 90.4 points.
William M. BrodheadDemocrat · winner
95.2%106,303
Hector M. McGregorAmerican Independent
4.8%5,341
111,654 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