1978Final results
1978 election for Pennsylvania's 2nd District
U.S. House · Pennsylvania
William Gray (D) won with 82.0% of the vote, defeating Roland J. Atkins (R) by 66.0 points.
William GrayDemocrat · winner
82.0%132,594
Roland J. AtkinsRepublican
15.9%25,785
Benjamin A. BaileySocialist Workers
1.4%2,321
Anton Henry ChaitkinOther party
0.7%1,059
161,759 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
William Gray (D)Roland J. Atkins (R)
Also on the ballot: Benjamin A. Bailey (Socialist Workers), 1.4%; Anton Henry Chaitkin (Other party), 0.7%