1978Final results
1978 election for Wisconsin's 6th District
U.S. House · Wisconsin
William A. Steiger (R) won with 69.6% of the vote, defeating Robert J. Steffes (D) by 40.0 points.
William A. SteigerRepublican · winner
69.6%114,742
Robert J. SteffesDemocrat
29.6%48,785
Gordon PonschockConservative
0.8%1,287
164,817 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 A. Steiger (R)Robert J. Steffes (D)
Also on the ballot: Gordon Ponschock (Conservative), 0.8%