1978Final results
1978 election for Minnesota's 3rd District
U.S. House · Minnesota
William Frenzel (R) won with 65.7% of the vote, defeating Michael O. Freeman (D) by 31.5 points.
William FrenzelRepublican · winner
65.7%128,759
Michael O. FreemanDemocrat
34.3%67,120
195,879 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