1978Final results
1978 election for New Jersey's 10th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D) won with 86.4% of the vote, defeating John L. Pelt (R) by 73.7 points.
Peter W. Rodino Jr.Democrat · winner
86.4%55,074
John L. PeltRepublican
12.6%8,066
Tony AustinSocialist Workers
0.5%347
Gordon A. DouglasOther party
0.5%290
63,777 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
Peter W. Rodino Jr. (D)John L. Pelt (R)
Also on the ballot: Tony Austin (Socialist Workers), 0.5%; Gordon A. Douglas (Other party), 0.5%