1978Final results
1978 election for New Jersey's 7th District
U.S. House · New Jersey
Andrew Maguire (D) won with 52.5% of the vote, defeating Margaret S. Roukema (R) by 5.9 points.
Andrew MaguireDemocrat · winner
52.5%78,358
Margaret S. RoukemaRepublican
46.6%69,543
Robert ShapiroLibertarian
0.7%974
Elliot GreenspanOther party
0.2%243
149,118 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
Andrew Maguire (D)Margaret S. Roukema (R)
Also on the ballot: Robert Shapiro (Libertarian), 0.7%; Elliot Greenspan (Other party), 0.2%