1978Final results
1978 election for Nebraska's 3rd District
U.S. House · Nebraska
Virginia Smith (R) won with 80.0% of the vote, defeating Marilyn Fowler (D) by 60.0 points.
Virginia SmithRepublican · winner
80.0%141,597
Marilyn FowlerDemocrat
20.0%35,371
176,968 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