1978Final results
1978 election for North Dakota's at-large District
U.S. House · North Dakota
Mark Andrews (R) won with 67.0% of the vote, defeating Bruce F. Hagen (D) by 36.2 points.
Mark AndrewsRepublican · winner
67.0%147,712
Bruce F. HagenDemocrat
30.9%68,016
Harley J. McLainIndependent
1.5%3,197
Don J. KlingensmithOther party
0.6%1,389
220,314 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
The candidates
Mark Andrews (R)Bruce F. Hagen (D)
Also on the ballot: Harley J. McLain (Independent), 1.5%; Don J. Klingensmith (Other party), 0.6%