1978Final results
1978 election for New Hampshire's 2nd District
U.S. House · New Hampshire
James C. Cleveland (R) won with 68.1% of the vote, defeating Edgar J. Helms (D) by 36.3 points.
James C. ClevelandRepublican · winner
68.1%84,535
Edgar J. HelmsDemocrat
31.9%39,546
124,081 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