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1978Final results

1978 election for New Jersey's 11th District

U.S. House · New Jersey

Joseph G. Minish (D) won with 70.5% of the vote, defeating Julius George Feld (R) by 42.1 points.

Joseph G. MinishDemocrat · winner
70.5%88,294
28.5%35,642
Richard S. RothLibertarian
1.0%1,238
125,174 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

EvenD+28.71980D+29.51982R+11.51984R+36.01986R+41.01988R+31.51990

Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET

The candidates