1978Final results
1978 election for New Jersey's 15th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Edward J. Patten (D) won with 48.3% of the vote, defeating Charles W. Wiley (R) by 2.4 points.
Edward J. PattenDemocrat · winner
48.3%55,944
Charles W. WileyRepublican
45.8%53,108
Ann V. BastianOther party
4.7%5,396
Michael FieschkoLibertarian
1.2%1,438
115,886 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
Edward J. Patten (D)Charles W. Wiley (R)
Also on the ballot: Ann V. Bastian (Other party), 4.7%; Michael Fieschko (Libertarian), 1.2%