1978 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska explained

Election Name:1978 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska
Country:Alaska
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1976 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska
Previous Year:1976
Next Election:1980 United States House of Representatives election in Alaska
Next Year:1980
Election Date:November 7, 1978
Nominee1:Don Young
Party1:Republican Party (United States)
Popular Vote1:68,811
Percentage1:55.4%
Nominee2:Patrick Rodey
Party2:Democratic Party (United States)
Popular Vote2:55,176
Percentage2:44.4%
Map Size:350px
Representative at-large
Before Election:Don Young
Before Party:Republican Party (United States)
After Election:Don Young
After Party:Republican Party (United States)

The Alaska congressional election of 1978 was held on Tuesday, November 7, 1978. The term of the state's sole Representative to the United States House of Representatives expired on January 3, 1979. The winning candidate would serve a two-year term from January 3, 1979, to January 3, 1981.