1978Final results
1978 election for Michigan's 7th District
U.S. House · Michigan
Dale E. Kildee (D) won with 76.6% of the vote, defeating Gale M. Cronk (R) by 54.9 points.
Dale E. KildeeDemocrat · winner
76.6%105,402
Gale M. CronkRepublican
21.8%29,958
Jimmy L. SabinAmerican Independent
1.6%2,179
137,540 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