1978Final results
1978 election for New Jersey's 3rd District
U.S. House · New Jersey
James J. Howard (D) won with 56.0% of the vote, defeating Bruce G. Coe (R) by 12.5 points.
James J. HowardDemocrat · winner
56.0%83,349
Bruce G. CoeRepublican
43.5%64,730
Stevenson M. EnterlineLibertarian
0.6%876
148,955 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