1978Final results
1978 election for New Jersey's 6th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Edwin B. Forsythe (R) won with 60.4% of the vote, defeating W. Thomas McGann (D) by 22.0 points.
Edwin B. ForsytheRepublican · winner
60.4%89,446
W. Thomas McGannDemocrat
38.4%56,874
Bernardo S. DoganieroOther party
0.5%737
Charles M. Pike Jr.Libertarian
0.4%643
Hazel McGloryOther party
0.3%484
148,184 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
Edwin B. Forsythe (R)W. Thomas McGann (D)
Also on the ballot: Bernardo S. Doganiero (Other party), 0.5%; Charles M. Pike Jr. (Libertarian), 0.4%; Hazel McGlory (Other party), 0.3%