United States Senate election in Michigan, 1978
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The 1978 United States Senate election in Michigan was held on November 7, 1978. Incumbent Republican U.S. Senator Robert P. Griffin ran for re-election to a third term, but was defeated by Democrat Carl Levin.
Candidates
Democratic
- Carl Levin, President of the Detroit City Council
Republican
- Robert P. Griffin, incumbent U.S. Senator since 1966
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democratic | Carl Levin | 1,484,193 | 52.1 | 0 | |
| Republican | Robert P. Griffin (Incumbent) | 1,362,165 | 47.8 | -4.29 | |
| Independent | Others | 272 | 0.01 | -52.13 | |
References
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