1978Final results
1978 election for Wisconsin's 3rd District
U.S. House · Wisconsin
Alvin J. Baldus (D) won with 62.8% of the vote, defeating Michael Steven Ellis (R) by 25.6 points.
Alvin J. BaldusDemocrat · winner
62.8%96,326
Michael Steven EllisRepublican
37.2%57,060
153,412 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