1978Final results
1978 election for Pennsylvania's 10th District
U.S. House · Pennsylvania
Joseph McDade (R) won with 76.5% of the vote, defeating Gene Basalyga (D) by 52.9 points.
Joseph McDadeRepublican · winner
76.5%116,003
Gene BasalygaDemocrat
23.5%35,721
151,724 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